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.