At least 75 dead as Hong Kong firefighters battle burning towers for a second day

Firefighters in Hong Kong have been battling a deadly blaze at a high-rise apartment complex for a second day.

Hong Kong’s Worst Fire in Generations 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.

Before-and-After Satellite Images Reveal Extent of Hong Kong Fire

Vantor’s before-and-after satellite images show the massive destruction at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court complex following the city’s deadliest fire in decades.

Hong Kong fire may speed up moves to end use of iconic bamboo scaffolding

A deadly fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has raised questions about bamboo scaffolding. The cause of the blaze, which has left at least 55 dead, is not yet known.
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