Overview
- Police said 12 men and one woman have been detained on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and related offenses linked to renovation work at Wang Fuk Court.
- Officials reported the toll rose to 151 and warned it could still increase as forensic teams continue methodical searches and identifications in the burned towers.
- Security chief Chris Tang said samples taken from multiple buildings showed several pieces of external mesh did not meet fire-resistance requirements after onsite access improved post-fire.
- Authorities previously ordered a temporary halt and safety audits at 28 projects run by Prestige Construction & Engineering, the contractor tied to the renovation.
- Public mourning drew thousands over the weekend, while police confirmed arrests on sedition allegations connected to calls for accountability and Beijing cautioned against unrest.