Hong Kong police investigate deadly Mongkok fire

Police in Hong Kong have launched an investigation into a fire in a Kowloon street-market which killed nine people and injured more than 30 others. 

The fire broke out in the early morning and tore through stalls and apartment buildings in a narrow street in Mongkok.

Officials say they suspect the fire was started deliberately.

Donald Tsang, Hong Kong's chief executive, has promised a thorough investigation.

Television footage showed a wall of flame and thick black smoke as the fire tore through the flimsy stalls along Fa Yuen Street.    Read Full