construction safety standards
Deadly Hong Kong Housing Complex Fire Sparks Public Outrage Over Safety Regulations
Nov 28, 2025 05:40 pm CST
A devastating fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing complex has claimed 128 lives, leaving residents outraged over safety standards. Despite official focus on bamboo scaffolding as the accelerant, citizens point to ignored construction complaints and inadequate regulations. Meanwhile, survivors seek shelter in nearby malls as authorities struggle with aftermath management.
Death Toll Reaches 37 in Indonesian School Collapse Disaster as Search Continues for Missing
Oct 05, 2025 03:03 pm CST
Rescue teams in Indonesia continue their search for 26 missing individuals after a school building collapse on Java island claimed 37 lives. The multi-storey structure collapsed during afternoon prayers, with recovery operations approximately 60% complete. Initial investigations suggest substandard construction may have contributed to the disaster, as authorities work to clear the site and account for all victims.