fire resistance standards
Hong Kong Orders Removal of Construction Netting Citywide Following Deadly 159-Victim Fire
Dec 05, 2025 12:52 am CST
Following Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades that killed 159 people at Wang Fuk Court, authorities have mandated the removal of construction netting from over 200 buildings by Saturday for safety testing. The protective mesh, which failed to meet fire resistance standards, has been identified as a contributing factor to the tragedy, resulting in the suspension of 28 projects managed by the responsible contractor.
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.