construction safety Hong Kong
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.
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.