HONG KONG – Donations for victims of a Hong Kong fire that killed at least 146 people and left thousands homeless reached 900 million Hong Kong dollars (US$115 million), authorities said Monday, in a massive outpouring of sympathy and support. But as questions grew over who to blame for the deadly blaze, the government appeared to be moving swiftly to stifle criticism.

A steady stream of people placed flowers, cards and other tributes at a makeshift memorial near the burned out block of buildings, after long lines of mourners during the weekend.

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“When something happens, we come out to help each other, ” said Loretta Loh, after paying her regards at the site. “I have a heavy heart.”

The fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at the the Wang Fuk Court complex in the subur

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