Hong Kong fire investigation
Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Death Toll Reaches 160: World's Deadliest Residential Blaze Since 1980
Dec 10, 2025 01:58 am CST
The devastating fire in a Hong Kong high-rise apartment complex has claimed 160 lives, making it the deadliest residential building fire globally since 1980. Investigators have linked the rapid spread to non-compliant protective netting and bamboo scaffolding during renovations. Police have arrested 15 construction company representatives for manslaughter and 6 others connected to malfunctioning fire alarms, while a judge-led committee investigates the disaster.
Hong Kong's Deadly Wang Fuk Court Fire: 128 Dead as Investigation Focuses on Bamboo Scaffolding and Possible Cigarette Cause
Nov 29, 2025 02:47 am CST
A devastating fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court residential complex claimed 128 lives, with investigations examining traditional bamboo scaffolding as a contributing factor and viral footage suggesting a cigarette may have sparked the blaze. Eight individuals connected to the renovation project have been arrested as authorities emphasize the urgent need to transition to metal scaffolding for improved safety measures.