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The city's Chief Executive Orders Probe into Fatal Fire that Took 151
Hong Kong's chief executive, John Lee, has mandated the establishment of an independent committee to investigate the cause of a devastating fire that claimed the lives of 151 individuals.
A Blaze of Unprecedented Scale
This past Wednesday, the majority of the residential blocks at the Wang Fuk Court—which had been undergoing extensive renovations—were engulfed by fire. Authorities later discovered that construction site netting used around the buildings failed to meet fire safety regulations.
At least 13 suspects have been arrested for suspected manslaughter, including the executives of a construction company.
"It is a terrible tragedy, it is a major blaze. Reform is necessary. We have uncovered shortcomings in multiple areas. That is exactly why we must respond rigorously to ensure that all these gaps are plucked," remarked Mr. Lee.
Investigation and Aftermath
The fire—that propagated rapidly both vertically and across the separate towers—was only fully doused by the end of the week, around 40 hours after it ignited, and necessitated more than 2,000 fire service personnel to subdue.
On that day, officers commenced entry into the buildings to secure proof. Officials state the investigation could take several weeks.
Systemic Failures Identified
Multiple inhabitants have stated they did not hear a fire alarm when the incident started. Hong Kong's fire service found that detection devices in each building were malfunctioning.
The relevant regulatory body has halted for now construction activities on three dozen private developments.
Calls for Inquiry and Arrests
In a related development, officers took into custody a young man on charges related to subversion on the weekend. He was part of a group demanding an autonomous investigation into the tragedy. An internet-based appeal gathered more than 10,000 endorsements in less than a day before its information was removed.
Another two individuals, comprising a ex-local representative, were also detained by officers, as reported by news outlets.
International Reaction
The human rights organization and The monitoring body have both denounced the reported arrests.
"Now is the time for the city's officials to transparently investigate the origins of the catastrophic blaze...rather than silencing those who ask legitimate questions," remarked the group.
Historical Context and Demographics
The residential complex was completed in the early 1980s and had provided 1,984 apartments for some 4,600 inhabitants, according to a 2021 government census.
Nearly 40% of its residents are believed to be at least 65 years old. A number have resided in the government-supported development since its construction.
Hong Kong's second-worst blaze on in history claimed 176 lives in the mid-20th century and was triggered by a detonation at street level at a five-storey warehouse. The worst was at a sporting venue in the early 1900s, when more than 600 people died.
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