# Public Safety
Latest news and articles about Public Safety
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World
The Vertical Trap: Hong Kong’s Deadliest Fire Exposes the Fragility of High-Rise Density
Hong Kong's deadliest fire in over seven decades has claimed 75 lives, exposing critical failures in high-rise safety and the dangers of unregulated construction materials. The tragedy highlights the 'rescue vacuum' in skyscraper firefighting and serves as a dire warning for aging urban centers across East Asia.
SoBiz2026年3月22日 14:28
#Hong Kong#Fire Safety#High-Rise Housing
World
The Burning Dream: A Fatal Blaze at Wang Fuk Court and the Fragility of Hong Kong’s Aging Housing
A massive fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po has killed at least 128 people, marking one of Hong Kong's worst disasters. The incident highlights the lethal risks associated with aging high-rise maintenance, specifically the use of flammable scaffolding materials during mandatory renovations.
SoBiz2026年3月22日 14:28
#Hong Kong#Tai Po Fire#Wang Fuk Court