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Bbc World
2026-06-10
Companies charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire
Two companies have been charged with manslaughter following the deadliest fire in Hong Kong in 70 years, which resulted in 168 fatalities. The blaze occurred at the Wang Fuk Court estate last year.
The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.