‘There should have been an alarm’: in air thick with acrid smoke, people in Hong Kong are reeling and angry
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- A catastrophic fire has engulfed the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, resulting in at least 44 fatalities and hundreds reported missing. The blaze, which has persisted for over 24 hours, is suspected to have been caused by gross negligence, with emergency services struggling to control the flames that have spread rapidly through the high-rise buildings.
- The incident has raised significant concerns regarding fire safety regulations and emergency preparedness in Hong Kong, particularly in high-density residential areas. The ongoing rescue operations highlight the urgent need for effective measures to protect residents in similar complexes.
- This tragedy underscores broader issues related to urban safety and building regulations in Hong Kong, where rapid development and inadequate safety measures have been criticized. The use of bamboo scaffolding, often seen in construction, may have exacerbated the fire's spread, prompting discussions on the need for stricter enforcement of safety standards in residential buildings.
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