Hong Kong fire highlights dangers of bamboo scaffolding

The blaze first broke out at 2.51PM (Hong Kong time) in the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in the city’s northern Tai Po district.  High-rise buildings wrapped in bamboo scaffolding caught fire, killing four people so far. Police and local media outlets have reported that multiple residents remain trapped inside, while two others are in … Continue reading Hong Kong fire highlights dangers of bamboo scaffolding