Hong Kong Investigates Deadly Fire at Public Housing Complex

Hong Kong authorities are investigating the cause of a massive fire that killed at least 156 people last week. The blaze tore through seven interconnected residential towers at the Wang Fuk Court public housing complex in Tai Po. The fire is the city's deadliest in decades. Dozens more people were injured, and approximately 30 residents remain unaccounted for. The search for victims and answers continues one week after the inferno. Emergency services faced extreme challenges containing the fast-moving flames. The design of the linked towers may have helped the fire spread rapidly. The government has launched a full inquiry into the disaster. The investigation will examine fire safety standards and the specific factors that led to the high casualty count at the public housing estate.