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CRIMEJun 10 · 12:34 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy KANIS LEUNG, Associated Press

Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over massive fire that killed 168

Hong Kong authorities charged seven individuals and two construction companies with manslaughter and fraud over a 2025 fire at Wang Fuk Court that killed 168 people. The companies, Will Power Architects and Prestige Construction, faced allegations of negligence in fire safety during a renovation project, including using non-fire-retardant materials and obstructing escape routes.

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Hong KongplaceWang Fuk CourtplaceWill Power Architects CompanyorganizationPrestige Construction & Engineering Co.organizationNg YeukpersonWong Hap-yinpersonHo Kin-yippersonIndependent Commission Against Corruptionorganization
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