Hong Kong is reeling from its worst fire in decades, with at least 75 dead and nearly 300 still missing after flames tore through a residential complex in Tai Po. The fire spread rapidly across seven high-rises wrapped in bamboo scaffolding, now under scrutiny for fuelling the blaze. Investigators say unsafe renovation practices, flammable materials, and blocked exits turned a preventable incident into a catastrophe. Three contractors have been arrested for manslaughter. As grief turns to rage, comparisons to London’s Grenfell fire are mounting. Authorities have launched safety inspections, a corruption probe, and a sweeping review of Hong Kong’s fire regulations.
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