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Fire Tragedy Exposes Systemic Failures | Toronto News
Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has exposed a web of corruption, negligence, and systemic failure—168 lives lost as flammable scaffolding and blocked exits turned a renovation project into a catastrophe. Contractors faked inspections, used substandard materials, and deceived regulators under a broken honor-system oversight. Bid-rigging may be widespread, with seven charged over a $380M contract. Residents demand accountability, while authorities scramble to prevent future disasters before the investigation’s final recommendations are delivered. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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