15 detained over manslaughter in residential fire, more arrests likely: Hong Kong police
Xinhua |
Updated: 2025-12-02 17:40
Share
Share - WeChat
HONG KONG -- Fifteen individuals have been detained on suspicion of manslaughter in a major residential fire, the Hong Kong Police Force told reporters on Tuesday, adding that more arrests are likely.
The detainees -- 14 men and one woman aged 40 to 77 -- are all linked to the maintenance engineering firm involved with the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, police said.
By 4 pm Tuesday, the blaze had claimed 156 lives, with around 30 people still unaccounted for, authorities said.
- Tianjin University student carries China-Pakistan friendship into climate research
- Cranes and elephants unite as Yancheng hosts Nairobi photo exhibit
- Long March film Crossing set to boost Guizhou tourism this summer
- Rainy season brings Guizhou waterfall to thunderous splendor
- Diplomats, experts highlight role of skills training ahead of WorldSkills event
- Top court reiterates zero tolerance for child abuse
