Canadians with roots in Hong Kong devastated after deadly apartment fire

Canadians with roots in Hong Kong have been watching in horror at news of the fire that tore through seven high-rise towers in the Chinese special administrative region, leaving dozens dead and hundreds missing.

Vancouver resident Albert Wai Yip Chan, a former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, said the fire risk in the city’s tall buildings has always been a concern, especially with many lacking sprinkler systems.