Hong Kong fire live: At least 44 dead, nearly 300 missing in Tai Po as blaze engulfs apartment buildings
The death toll from the fire at an apartment complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po neighborhood has risen to at least 44, according to local officials.
Forty people died at the scene of the fire, while the other four died in hospital, officials said.
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Police accuse three men arrested in relation to Hong Kong fire of “gross negligence”
From CNN’s Chris Lau
The three men arrested in relation to the fire at an apartment complex in Hong Kong are two directors and a consultant of a construction company, officials said at a press conference early Thursday morning local time. Police are accusing the men of “gross negligence.”
Police found the construction company name on inflammable polystyrene boards that firefighters found blocking some windows at the apartment complex. Officials added that they suspect other construction materials found at the apartments – including protective nets, canvas, and plastic covers – failed to meet safety standards.
2 hr 47 min ago
Three men arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to Hong Kong fire, police say
From CNN’s Chris Lau
Hong Kong Police have arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to the apartment complex fire in Tai Po, according to a police spokesman.
Police will hold a press conference shortly to give further details.
