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Who is responsible for Hong Kong fire?

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Responsibility for the Hong Kong fire is attributed to several individuals associated with the building's renovation. Multiple construction company executives and consultants have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and corruption, with authorities citing the use of unsafe, flammable materials and non-functioning fire alarms as key factors. Investigations continue as public anger grows over safety failures and accountability.

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Hong Kong mourns victims of deadly building fire

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  • Over 120 people died in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades 7s
  • Fire swept through seven towers under renovation with faulty alarms 44s
  • Residents and officials mourn, with flags at half-mast and tributes 34s
  • Disaster teams recover bodies as search for survivors continues 1m 27s
  • 11 arrests made over suspected corruption and unsafe materials 1m 41s

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Hong Kong mourns victims of deadly building fire
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France 24
5 days ago
Hong Kong mourns victims of deadly building fire

11 people have been arrested in an investigation into suspected corruption and the use of unsafe materials.

More arrests made in Hong Kong as fire's death toll rises to 128
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CBC News
6 days ago
More arrests made in Hong Kong as fire's death toll rises to 128

Additional arrests have been made of individuals linked to the estate's renovations.

Hong Kong mourns victims of deadly fire in housing towers
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DW News
6 days ago
Hong Kong mourns victims of deadly fire in housing towers

Police have arrested three construction company executives on suspicion of manslaughter, accusing them of using unsafe materials that may have worsened the blaze.

Hundreds missing in Hong Kong high-rise inferno
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DW News
7 days ago
Hundreds missing in Hong Kong high-rise inferno

Officials report that some building materials may not have complied with fire safety regulations, and police have arrested three construction company executives on suspicion of negligent manslaughter.

Firefighters still battling fire that killed dozens in Hong Kong
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CBS News
7 days ago
Firefighters still battling fire that killed dozens in Hong Kong

Three construction company men arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.

Death toll rises to 55 as blaze rips through Hong Kong tower complex
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Euronews
8 days ago
Death toll rises to 55 as blaze rips through Hong Kong tower complex

Three men, directors and an engineering consultant of a construction company, were arrested and are being investigated for manslaughter in connection with the fires.

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