Hong Kong tragedy: Fire alarms of affected buildings failed; toll rises to 128

The death toll from a devastating blaze at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court residential complex has climbed to 128, with fire alarms reportedly malfunctioning. Investigations into the cause are ongoing, focusing on renovation materials, and three men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and gross negligence.

Hong Kong tragedy: Fire alarms of affected buildings failed; toll rises to 128
The death toll from a devastating blaze at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court residential complex has climbed to 128, with fire alarms reportedly malfunctioning. Investigations into the cause are ongoing, focusing on renovation materials, and three men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and gross negligence.