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.