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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Helen Davidson in Taipei

Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires

A woman bows as she looks at floral tributes placed at the scene, with the burnt out towers behind
Tributes near the site of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong. Photograph: Chan Long Hei/AP

Authorities in Hong Kong have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to last week’s devastating fire, as they face growing criticism from residents over the arrests under national security laws of at least two civilians calling for accountability.

Emergency services continued to search through the seven towers of the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po on Monday, days after the city’s deadliest fire in 75 years. The death toll rose to 151 and is expected to rise further as the search continues. About 40 people are still missing.

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