Hong Kong Charges 7 People and 2 Companies Over Deadly Apartment Fire

Hong Kong authorities have charged seven individuals and two companies in connection with a deadly apartment fire that resulted in 168 fatalities. The charges include manslaughter and conspiracy, totaling 25 counts. This marks the first set of charges to arise from a monthslong investigation into the blaze. The investigation has been ongoing in an effort to hold those responsible for the tragic incident accountable.

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