Arrestan a otras seis personas en la investigación del incendio de las torres de Hong Kong

Arrestan a otras seis personas en la investigación del incendio de las torres de Hong Kong Hong Kong anti-corruption authorities have arrested an additional six people, including project managers and an intermediary, in connection with a devastating fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex. These arrests follow the earlier detention of two directors from the architectural firm responsible for the renovation. The fire, which claimed at least 128 lives, spread rapidly due to the use of highly flammable materials, prompting urgent reviews of ongoing public housing renovation projects.

• Two directors from Will Power Architects, the firm overseeing the renovation of the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, were arrested.
• Six more individuals, including project managers, a subcontracting couple, and an intermediary, were arrested.
• The suspects range in age from 40 to 63 years old.
• Three senior managers from the construction company Prestige Construction & Engineering, responsible for the rehabilitation works, were arrested previously on charges of gross negligence manslaughter.
• The fire, which occurred on Wednesday, resulted in at least 128 confirmed deaths, with approximately 200 people still missing.
• Preliminary expert reports suggest the fire spread rapidly due to the use of highly flammable expanded polystyrene sheets in elevator shafts and non-fire-resistant exterior mesh netting.
• An investigation into potential irregularities in the awarding of the $42 million renovation contract to Prestige Construction & Engineering has been launched.
• Hong Kong’s Chief Executive has ordered urgent reviews of all public housing complexes undergoing major renovation works.