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Hong Kong Leader Orders Investigation into Tragic Fire that Claimed Lives of 151
The city's leader, John Lee, has directed the formation of an autonomous task force to examine the reasons of a devastating fire that took a minimum of 151 individuals.
A Blaze of Unprecedented Scale
Last Wednesday, most of the residential blocks at the housing complex—that was in the midst of major refurbishment—were engulfed by fire. Authorities later discovered that safety scaffolding mesh used around the buildings fell short of requirements for fire resistance.
No fewer than 13 individuals have been detained on suspicion of alleged culpable homicide, among them the executives of a contractor.
"This is indeed a tragedy, it is a major blaze. Reform is necessary. Failures have been detected in different stages. Hence we must act seriously to guarantee all these loopholes are eliminated," he said.
The Probe and Its Consequences
The fire—advancing with speed both upwards and across the separate towers—was not completely extinguished by the morning of Friday, approximately two days after it began, and took over 2,000 firefighters to bring under control.
On that day, authorities started accessing the buildings to secure proof. Officials state the investigation could take several weeks.
Shortcomings Uncovered
Multiple inhabitants have reported they failed to hear a emergency siren when the fire started. Hong Kong's fire service found that warning systems in all eight blocks were not working effectively.
Hong Kong's buildings department has halted for now renovation projects on 30 private projects.
Demands for Probe and Detentions
In a related development, authorities are said to have arrested a 24-year-old man on charges related to sedition on the weekend. He was part of a gathering petitioning for an separate review into the fire. An internet-based appeal gathered over 10,000 endorsements in under 24 hours before its page was taken down.
Another two individuals, comprising a past council member, were also detained by police, as reported by local media reports.
International Reaction
The human rights organization and Human Rights Watch have both denounced the alleged detentions.
"Now is the time for the Hong Kong authorities to openly examine the causes of the catastrophic blaze...as opposed to muzzling those who pose valid inquiries," Amnesty International said.
Historical Context and Demographics
Wang Fuk Court was constructed in 1983 and had offered close to 2,000 units for approximately 4,600 residents, based on a 2021 government census.
Almost four in ten of its inhabitants are believed to be at least 65 years old. Several have resided in the subsidised housing estate since it was built.
Hong Kong's second-deadliest fire on file claimed 176 people in the mid-20th century and was caused by a blast on the lower level at a multi-story storage facility. The worst was at Happy Valley Racecourse in 1918, when more than 600 attendees died.
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