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Australia
ABC News AU
National & Local
Inquiry begins into Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades
An investigation has begun into the Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong, which resulted in 168 deaths due to numerous safety measure failures.
Mar 19 • 07:23 UTC
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UK
Guardian
National & Local
Hong Kong apartment fires: hearings to begin into Wang Fuk blaze that killed 168 people
Public hearings will commence regarding a tragic fire in Hong Kong that claimed 168 lives and raised questions about fire safety and construction practices.
Mar 19 • 01:50 UTC
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France
Le Figaro
National & Local
Hong Kong: Authorities wish to compensate the 1736 owners of apartments destroyed in the deadly fire
Authorities in Hong Kong plan to compensate 1736 owners of apartments destroyed in a tragic fire that claimed 168 lives.
Feb 21 • 11:10 UTC
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Australia
ABC News AU
National & Local
Buy-out offer for Wang Fuk Court owners in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities have announced a buy-out offer for those displaced by the Wang Fuk Court fire, opting for community development over rebuilding the complex.
Feb 21 • 11:07 UTC