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Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires

Hong Kong authorities have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter following a deadly fire last week in the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po. The fire, the city's deadliest in 75 years, has resulted in a death toll of 151, with approximately 40 people still missing as emergency services continue their search.

Helen Davidson in TaipeiThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2025-12-01 · 11:12 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires
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Hong Kong authorities have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter following a deadly fire last week in the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po. The fire, the city's deadliest in 75 years, has resulted in a death toll of 151, with approximately 40 people still missing as emergency services continue their search. The arrests come amid growing criticism of authorities who have detained at least two civilians who called for accountability, allegedly under national security laws. The incident occurred at the seven-tower Wang Fuk Court estate.

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Authorities face growing criticism for detaining at least two civilians calling for accountability.

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The arrests are in relation to a fire in Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po.

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Hong Kong authorities have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter.

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The death toll rose to 151 and is expected to rise further.

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Authorities face growing criticism for detaining at least two civilians who have called for accountability Authorities in Hong Kong have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to last week’s devastating fire , as they face growing criticism from residents over the arrests under national security laws of at least two civilians calling for accountability. Emergency services continued to search through the seven towers of the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po on Monday, days after the city’s deadliest fire in 75 years . The death toll rose to 151 and is expected to rise further as the search continues. About 40 people are still missing. Continue reading...
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