hong kong A massive fire broke out in the high-rise buildings of a large residential complex in Tai Po district of Kochi, killing 55 people. The city fire brigade said that 9 people died on the spot, while 4 people who were taken to the hospital later died. At least 15 people have also been injured and about 700 people have been temporarily evacuated. shelters Has been delivered in. fire so fast spread Because during construction work outside the buildings the bamboo and netting This allowed the flames to spread rapidly. This residential complex has a total of eight buildings of which approximately 2,000 flat And about 4,800 people live here. video Many buildings were seen burning.
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Police investigation revealed that the protective nets installed on the buildings,’waterproof canvas‘And the plastic sheets may not have met the required fireproofing standards. The three persons arrested by the police are officials of the construction company which is involved in these materials Was responsible for installation during renovation of buildings. in the suspects The age is between 52 to 68 years. These include two company directors and a project consultant and it is believed that due to their serious negligence, major casualties Has happened. Chinese President Shi chinfing Expressed grief over the massive fire that broke out in this residential building on Wednesday night and urged the authorities to extinguish the fire. every possible Instructed to try. Xinhua According to, Shi of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China hong kong And Macau Office and Liaison Office were instructed to hong kong Special Administrative Region Government to make every possible effort to extinguish fire, search and rescue and the injured Provide all assistance in the treatment.