Hong Kong tragedy: Officials declare 3-day mourning period as toll hits 128; 8 more arrested in fire case

Hong Kong mourns 128 fire victims as investigations widen, with eight more arrested for suspected corruption linked to renovation works. Alarming safety failures, including malfunctioning alarms and flammable materials, contributed to the devastating blaze. City-wide inspections of construction sites are now mandated as the search for missing residents continues.

Hong Kong tragedy: Officials declare 3-day mourning period as toll hits 128; 8 more arrested in fire case
Hong Kong mourns 128 fire victims as investigations widen, with eight more arrested for suspected corruption linked to renovation works. Alarming safety failures, including malfunctioning alarms and flammable materials, contributed to the devastating blaze. City-wide inspections of construction sites are now mandated as the search for missing residents continues.