Safety First: HKSAR Unveils New Fireproof Scaffolding Net Rules 🔥🏗️
HKSAR govt rolls out new rules requiring fire-retardant certification and testing of external scaffolding nets, plus training and source-tracking for safer construction sites.
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Hong Kong Fire Victims Now Stable as Support Extends to 2026
All 24 remaining Wang Fuk Court fire patients are stable, with full medical fee waivers and ongoing care extended through 2026.
15 Held Over Tai Po Fire Tragedy as Death Toll Reaches 156
Fifteen suspects linked to a maintenance firm in Tai Po have been detained over a residential fire that killed 156, with more arrests expected.
The Chinese mainland Rolls Out High-Rise Fire Safety Checks
In November 2025, the Chinese mainland launched inspections of high-rise buildings to root out fire hazards — from insulation to sprinklers — aiming to keep residents safe.
Major Hong Kong Fire Extinguished, Death Toll Hits 128
Fire at a Hong Kong residential complex was extinguished early Friday, leaving 128 confirmed dead. Over 500 residents are in shelters as relief efforts ramp up.
Inside Hong Kong’s Push to Contain the Wang Fuk Court Fire
Authorities and volunteers in Hong Kong are racing to control the Wang Fuk Court blaze in Tai Po. Drones are helping firefighters amid 65 fatalities and over 200 missing.
Tai Po Fire Under Control: 55 Dead, 76 Injured; HKSAR Provides 1,800+ Beds
HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee says the Tai Po fire, which claimed 55 lives and injured 76, is now under control. The government is arranging over 1,800 beds for displaced residents.
Tai Po Blaze in HKSAR Claims 55 Lives
Death toll from a massive blaze in Tai Po, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, climbs to 55, says Fire Services Department.
Fire Erupts on Ship at Port of LA, 23 Crew Safely Evacuated
A fire broke out on a ship at the Port of Los Angeles last Friday, leading to the safe evacuation of 23 crew members and ongoing air quality monitoring.
Bronx Blaze: 7 NYC Firefighters Hurt in Car Explosion
Seven NYC firefighters were injured when a car exploded into a massive fireball during a Bronx trash fire. Five suffered burns; none are life-threatening.
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