After two days of fighting the fire in the Wang Fook Complex in Tai Po, the authorities ended tracking and searching operations after confirming it There are 128 dead and 76 wounded.
Prime MinisterJohn Lee, I ordered the inspection of all buildings undergoing renovation From the incident, criminal investigations began to determine responsibilities.
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Security Secretarychris tang ping keong, I confirm that there are more than 200 people still missingas announced 2,311 firefighters were helping 185 ambulances were present at the scene. 12 of them were injured and one died while on duty.
There is already 8 people arrested Under the alleged cover “Gross negligence”And among themScaffolding subcontractors, directors and managers of the company that was responsible for renovating the complexmay face charges Manslaughter While prosecutors analyze evidence and document the actions. However, the Chinese people continue to demand more answers from the authorities.
Many residents expressed concern They warned of flammable materials that do not comply with safety regulations.
One of the owners stated that The construction crew disabled the fire alarms In buildings, where they were constantly entering and exiting via emergency stairs, they added that they had done so on more than one occasion He saw the workers smoking Inside construction areas, cigarette butts remain on window sills.
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hypotheses about The beginnings of fire They seem to be referring to Rigid polyethylene foam It is highly flammable and would have caused the fire to spread uncontrollably throughout the eight buildings. But now, experts are directing the investigation to…to. Bamboo It is found in vertical structures on the edges of buildings, which can create a “chimney effect,” and is also added to it Plastic fabrics And other artificial materials that were hung outside the windows.
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