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HK Charges 9 Over Fatal Fire That Killed 168

HK Charges 9 Over Fatal Fire That Killed 168

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The Wang Fuk Court fire wasn't just a tragedy — it was the result of pure greed and gross negligence. Contractors used non-flame-retardant scaffold netting and flammable foam boards, rigged the bidding process and removed windows from emergency stairwells. Nine defendants now face 25 charges including manslaughter, and the 168 people who died deserved far better than that.

Hong Kong's government moved fast after the Wang Fuk Court fire, arresting suspects, overhauling scaffolding approval systems and setting up an independent investigation committee. Over 1.2 billion Hong Kong dollars in relief funds were raised, and more than 1,500 displaced residents received free housing. This is a government taking accountability seriously and delivering real support to a community in crisis.

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