Deadly Hong Kong Housing Complex Fire Sparks Public Outrage Over Safety Regulations

Nov 28, 2025 05:40 pm CST

A devastating fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing complex has claimed 128 lives, leaving residents outraged over safety standards. Despite official focus on bamboo scaffolding as the accelerant, citizens point to ignored construction complaints and inadequate regulations. Meanwhile, survivors seek shelter in nearby malls as authorities struggle with aftermath management.