Hong Kong authorities have charged seven people and two companies with offenses including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud over the city's deadliest fire in decades. The blaze engulfed seven apartment buildings and killed 168 people. Authorities said Wednesday that police and the Independent Commission Against Corruption charged the suspects with 25 counts, including money laundering and tax evasion. The charges relate to a major renovation project at Wang Fuk Court. The seven defendants were brought to the court and told the judge that they understood the charges. Authorities said they included directors and a registered inspector of Will Power and Prestige’s directors. Lists of victims’ names were being read out, the first disclosure to the public.