HK Fire Linked to Substandard Netting; Deaths Rise to 151

Authorities found Hong Kong’s deadly blaze was accelerated by workers using cheaper, substandard netting and evading government testing, as police said the death toll has risen to 151.

Samples taken from hard-to-reach areas at Wang Fuk Court failed safety tests, while lower-floor samples met legal standards, officials said at a press briefing Monday.