Hong Kong’s Worst Fire in Decades Fuels Scrutiny of Safety Lapses
The authorities said flammable netting and foam boards may have fueled the city’s deadliest blaze in nearly 70 years, killing at least 75 and prompting arrests. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Hong Kong
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/world/asia/hong-kong-fire-tai-po-apartment-buildings.html