What caused the fire in Hong Kong?

Asked 8 days ago

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The Hong Kong fire in Tai Po district was caused by the ignition of bamboo scaffolding and protective netting at the Wong Fook Court housing complex. The blaze spread rapidly through the scaffolding, engulfing multiple high-rise towers and leading to mass evacuations and fatalities. Investigations into the specific cause are ongoing, but the rapid spread is attributed to the flammable renovation materials.

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Death toll in Hong Kong residential high-rise fires rises to 36

Al Jazeera · 8 days ago

Al Jazeera

8 days ago

Fire erupted at Wong Fook Court in Taipo District, Hong Kong 9s
Bamboo scaffolding ignited, fire spread rapidly to high-rise towers 16s
Authorities declared a Level 5 alarm, highest emergency level 38s
Mass evacuations and rescue efforts for over 4,000 residents 1m 18s
Authorities investigating cause of one of Hong Kong's worst fires 2m 59s

References

Death toll in Hong Kong residential high-rise fires rises to 36

Al Jazeera

8 days ago

Death toll in Hong Kong residential high-rise fires rises to 36

Bamboo scaffolding and protective netting ignited, causing the fire to rapidly engulf multiple high-rise towers.

Death toll in Hong Kong residential high-rise fires rises to 36

Al Jazeera

8 days ago

Death toll in Hong Kong residential high-rise fires rises to 36

Authorities began investigating the cause of one of Hong Kong's worst residential fires in years.

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

Euronews

8 days ago

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

The blaze rapidly spread through bamboo scaffolding, leading to the evacuation of 700 residents.

At least four dead in devastating Hong Kong building fire

10 News First

8 days ago

At least four dead in devastating Hong Kong building fire

The fire is believed to have spread along bamboo scaffolding installed for building renovations.

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