The number of casualties of the fire in the Hong Kong skyscraper complex has risen to 146 – the authorities reported, announcing a three-day mourning. The balance may inactive increase, as the destiny of about 150 people is inactive unknown, and a thorough search of the buildings will take respective weeks.
The fire broke out on Wednesday in a renovated block and instantly swept most of the 8 31-story skyscrapers. In an action that lasted almost 2 days and required the engagement of over 2,300 firefighters, 1 of them died and 12 were injured.
Preliminary findings on the causes of the fire talk of malfunctioning fire systems and flammable materials utilized for repair. The fire of the complex is Hong Kong's most serious disaster since 1948 and the largest since the transfer of the city to China. The police stopped 3 representatives of the construction company.
