A devastating fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has resulted in at least 128 fatalities and left around 200 people unaccounted for. The blaze, which broke out amid renovation work on high-rise buildings wrapped in bamboo scaffolding, is the deadliest fire in the city since 1948. Three officials from the construction company involved have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter due to unsafe materials used. The government has pledged HK$300 million in aid for affected residents, while discussions are underway to replace bamboo scaffolding with safer alternatives.
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