Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:39pm on 27 Nov 2025,Thursday International
Investigators probing Hong Kong’s tragic high-rise fire at Wang Fuk Court suspect highly flammable Styrofoam board used during renovation played a key role in how rapidly the blaze spread. The foam was found on windows, reportedly part of construction materials installed to protect glass during works. Experts also warn that the bamboo scaffolding wrapped in plastic sheeting acted like a “chimney,” enabling flames to travel swiftly across the exterior of the densely packed towers. Authorities have arrested three construction executives amid gross-negligence manslaughter probes.
