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Hong Kong's Deadliest Fire in Decades: 128 Deaths, Malfunctioning Alarms and Ongoing Investigation
Nov 28, 2025 05:17 pm CST
A catastrophic fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing estate has claimed 128 lives, with approximately 200 people still missing. Authorities revealed malfunctioning fire alarm systems contributed to the tragedy, while investigations focus on bamboo scaffolding and protective netting used in renovations. The government has established a relief fund and promised immediate inspections of all housing estates undergoing similar work.
Deadly Hong Kong Tower Fire Claims 55 Lives: Residents Share Harrowing Experiences of Bamboo Scaffolding Inferno
Nov 27, 2025 03:29 pm CST
One of Hong Kong's deadliest fires in decades has devastated a 2,000-unit high-rise complex in Tai Po, claiming at least 55 lives with hundreds still missing. The inferno, which began Wednesday afternoon and continued smoldering into Thursday, spread rapidly due to bamboo scaffolding on buildings undergoing maintenance. Residents share their traumatic experiences as authorities launch an investigation into the catastrophic blaze that has highlighted concerns about building safety in one of the world's most densely populated urban centers.
Fire at Delhi's Brahmaputra Apartments Reveals Critical Safety Deficiencies in MP Housing Complex
Oct 19, 2025 01:54 am CST
A devastating fire at Brahmaputra Apartments, home to numerous Rajya Sabha MPs, has exposed serious safety lapses in the high-security Delhi complex. Despite its prestigious status, residents reported non-functional fire safety equipment and improper storage of flammable materials, raising urgent questions about maintenance standards in government residential buildings as multiple families face significant losses just before Diwali celebrations.