Hong Kong apartment fires: have you been affected?

"146 people are known to have died, in last week's devastating fire at an apartment complex in Hong Kong, with about 200 still unaccounted for. Authorities have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter related to the fire amid growing criticism from residents about arrests under national security laws of at least two civilians calling for accountability. The Wang Fuk Court complex, home to almost 5,000 people, had been undergoing extensive renovations that have been linked to the fire's cause."

"In the aftermath, the city has been racked with anger over alleged past safety violations by the construction company working at the site and lax enforcement of standards. Many people have placed bouquets of flowers at a makeshift memorial at the scene of the disaster, among the worst in the city's history. We would like to hear from those affected by the apartment fires. You can tell us by using the form below or by messaging us."

"Please note that while we'd like to hear from you, your security is most important. We recognise it may not always be safe or appropriate to record or share your experiences so please think about this when considering whether to get in touch with the Guardian. IP addresses will be recorded on a third party webserver, so for more secure anonymity use our Secure Messaging, however anything submitted on the form below will be encrypted and confidential if you wish to continue."

A devastating fire at the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Hong Kong caused at least 146 known deaths and left about 200 people unaccounted for. Thirteen people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter linked to the blaze. Extensive renovations at the complex have been connected to the fire's cause. Residents have expressed anger over alleged previous safety violations by the construction company and perceived lax enforcement of standards. Many people have created a makeshift memorial with bouquets. A secure, encrypted form and messaging options are offered for those affected to share experiences, with data protections described.

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