fire hazards
Hong Kong's Deadly Fire: How Flammable Styrofoam Accelerated the Tragic Blaze
Nov 28, 2025 12:09 am CST
The Hong Kong residential tower fire that claimed 55 lives has sparked an investigation into highly flammable Styrofoam used during renovations. Officials arrested three engineering company executives for suspected manslaughter as evidence mounts that combustible foam boards attached to windows throughout the complex may have significantly accelerated the deadly blaze, raising serious questions about construction safety standards.
Deadly Hong Kong Highrise Fire Exposes Dangers of Traditional Bamboo Scaffolding Practices
Nov 27, 2025 03:30 pm CST
Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades has claimed 55 lives and cast a spotlight on the territory's continued reliance on flammable bamboo scaffolding and mesh for construction work. Despite mainland China's transition to metal alternatives, Hong Kong maintains this centuries-old tradition despite recurring safety incidents and mounting evidence of fire hazards in residential complexes.