Final death toll from Hong Kong fire put at 168
Summary
The final death toll from the Hong Kong housing complex fire is 168, including women, men, children, and workers, with investigations and multiple arrests ongoing.
Key Points
- The final death toll from the Hong Kong housing complex fire in November is 168, seven more than previously announced.
- All remains and bodies have been identified, with no one unaccounted for.
- Authorities have arrested 16 people on suspicion of manslaughter, six on fraud charges, and 14 on corruption allegations.
- An independent committee is investigating the blaze, which was the world's deadliest residential building fire since 1980.
