Bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong's skyline, but deadly fire may end it
jameslk Friday, November 28, 2025
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A deadly fire in Hong Kong's Yau Ma Tei district killed at least 40 people and injured dozens more. The fire started in a crowded residential building and quickly spread through the structure's bamboo scaffolding, highlighting the dangers of the commonly used construction material in the city.
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