Hong Kong Fire Rescue Operations Conclude, Death Toll Nears 130; Investigations Begin
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Hong Kong's rescue efforts have come to an end following a devastating residential fire that has claimed 128 lives and left over 200 people unaccounted for. The massive blaze, which broke out on Wednesday, has been brought under control after a 24-hour effort by over 1,000 firefighters. As rescue operations cease, the focus shifts to investigating the cause of the fire, which is believed to have been linked to negligence during renovations. The Hong Kong government has launched a probe into the blaze, with three people arrested in connection with the case. The suspects, including directors and an engineering consultant of a construction company, face manslaughter charges. The search for the 200 missing people will continue, which may lead to an increase in the death toll. Security chief Chris Tang has assured that all units in the affected seven-block building will be forced to ensure there are no further casualties. The fire, one of the deadliest in Hong Kong's history, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability. The anti-corruption agency is working to uncover the truth behind the blaze, which has left a trail of destruction and grief in its wake.
