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Hong Kong's Deadliest Fire in Decades Claims 94 Lives at Wang Fuk Court Complex
Nov 28, 2025 09:33 am CST
A devastating fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing complex has resulted in 94 deaths and numerous missing persons, raising serious concerns about construction safety standards. The blaze, which began in bamboo scaffolding during renovations, spread rapidly across seven buildings, prompting authorities to arrest construction company officials for suspected negligence and announce immediate safety inspections of all housing estates undergoing renovation.
Deadly Hong Kong Fire Raises Critical Safety Concerns About Traditional Bamboo Scaffolding
Nov 28, 2025 02:25 am CST
A devastating fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district that claimed 75 lives has sparked urgent scrutiny of the city's iconic bamboo scaffolding practices. As officials investigate how the blaze spread rapidly across multiple high-rise buildings, authorities are considering mandatory transitions to safer metal scaffolding systems despite the cultural significance of the thousand-year-old construction technique. The incident highlights critical fire safety concerns in urban development and may mark the end of traditional bamboo scaffolding in modern Hong Kong construction.