NewzAn investigation has determined that a fire in a Hong Kong residential complex, which resulted in 168 deaths last November, was ignited by a discarded, unextinguished cigarette butt. The incident stands as the deadliest fire in the territory in nearly eight decades.
Authorities confirmed the cause following a formal inquiry into the tragedy, which occurred within a high-density residential setting. The findings highlight the catastrophic consequences of the fire, marking it as a significant historical event in terms of casualties for the former British colony.
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