residential building fire
Fatal Fire Claims 12 Lives in Residential Building in Southern China's Shantou
Dec 10, 2025 01:56 pm CST
A devastating fire erupted in a four-storey residential building in Shantou, Guangdong province, resulting in 12 fatalities. The blaze, which affected an area of 150 square metres, was extinguished within an hour but left significant casualties. This incident follows China's recent campaign addressing fire hazards in high-rise buildings, prompted by last month's deadly Hong Kong fire that claimed 160 lives.
Hong Kong Establishes Judge-Led Independent Committee to Investigate Fatal Fire That Killed 151 People
Dec 02, 2025 03:58 pm CST
Hong Kong's leader John Lee has announced the formation of a judge-led independent committee to investigate the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court that claimed 151 lives. The investigation will examine substandard scaffolding netting that failed to meet fire-resistance requirements, while authorities have already arrested 14 people in connection with the tragedy. This incident marks the world's deadliest residential building fire since 1980.
Hong Kong's Deadliest Fire in Decades Claims 36 Lives, 279 Missing as Three Arrested for Manslaughter
Nov 27, 2025 09:46 am CST
A devastating fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has claimed at least 36 lives with 279 people still missing as rescue operations continue. Three suspects have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter as investigators examine the rapid spread of flames across seven buildings in a housing complex undergoing renovations. The fire, which began on external scaffolding and spread to multiple high-rise buildings, represents Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades.
Major Fire in Ghaziabad Residential Building: 20 Families Safely Evacuated from Divya Apartments
Oct 23, 2025 02:37 am CST
A significant fire broke out in Divya Apartments in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad on Wednesday night, prompting the evacuation of 20 families. Starting from a ground-floor balcony around 8:30 PM, the blaze spread quickly through the multi-storey building. Emergency responders successfully contained the fire with no reported injuries, though substantial property damage occurred. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.