Hong arrests suspects as fire toll hits 151
Summary
Authorities have arrested 13 suspects over Hong Kong's deadliest fire that killed 151 people, with ongoing investigations into safety violations and law enforcement actions over related sedition charges.
Key Points
- Authorities have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter related to Hong Kong's deadliest fire that killed 151 individuals.
- Investigations focus on causes including use of flammable materials like styrofoam panels and bamboo scaffolding.
- Some scaffolding netting at the site failed fire-resistance tests according to officials.
- Three people, including a student, were arrested separately for sedition linked to protests demanding government accountability.
