Hong Kong’s Deadliest Fire in Decades Ignites Grief and Outrage

A devastating fire in a Hong Kong residential complex has claimed 128 lives, with 200 people still missing. The blaze occurred at the Wang Fuk Court development, and authorities have arrested construction officials for using unsafe materials. The incident has stirred public anger and drawn comparisons to the Grenfell Tower fire.

In a disaster unseen in decades, Hong Kong mourns the loss of at least 128 lives following a catastrophic fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, with many still unaccounted for. As authorities sift through the charred remnants, families face the heart-wrenching task of identifying loved ones.

The tragedy, which prompted the arrest of three construction company officials, ignites inquiries into the use of flammable materials. This blaze, Hong Kong's worst since 1948, draws parallels to London's Grenfell Tower fire, highlighting systemic safety failures.

Amidst public outcry, Hong Kong's leader unveiled a HK$300 million fund for affected residents. Meanwhile, concerns over construction safety and housing issues rise, as the incident reopens wounds around long-standing housing discontent in the densely packed city.

(With inputs from agencies.)