This week, a devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong has left at least 128 people dead and triggered a sweeping criminal investigation, officials confirmed. The blaze tore through Wang Fuk Court, a residential tower in the Tai Po district, overwhelming firefighters and trapping residents as smoke filled hallways and stairwells.

Authorities have arrested eight people so far — a mix of contractors, renovation workers and individuals connected to the building’s recent construction work — as investigators examine whether improper alterations or safety lapses contributed to how quickly the fire spread. Officials are also reviewing the building’s fire-management systems and evacuation routes as rescue teams continue searching the structure and identifying victims.

Reminiscent of London’s Grenf

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