HONG KONG — Hong Kong officials said Monday that their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 has revealed some of the netting that covered scaffolding used in renovations was not up to fire-safety codes, as a wave of public sympathy and support was met by government moves to stifle criticism.

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Hong Kong authorities say some of the netting on buildings that caught fire last week did not meet codes for fire resistance

The blaze that began Wednesday has claimed at least 151 lives and left thousands homeless

It broke out at the Wang Fuk Court complex and wasn't fully extinguished until Friday

Authorities are investigating possible fire code violations at the buildings, which were under renovation

Wednesday's blaze, which took until Friday to full

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