Hong Kong police say arrested total of 13 over deadly fire

Hong Kong police said on Monday they had arrested 13 people over a deadly fire that ripped through an apartment complex last week, killing at least 146.

Hong Kong police said on Monday they had arrested a total of 13 people over a deadly fire that ripped through an apartment complex last week, killing at least 146.

Apartments still burn as a major fire swept through several apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district. (AFP)

Chan Tung, director of crime and security of the Hong Kong Police Force, said they "have immediately begun comprehensive investigation along the lines of manslaughter", leading to the arrests of "a total of 13 people, including 12 men and one woman".