Hong Kong fire: Faulty netting blamed as death toll hits 151 – DW – 12/01/2025
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Some of the netting used by contractors at Wang Fuk Court has been found to not meet fire-safety code. Police continue to search the rubble, with more than 40 people still missing.

Some of the netting used by contractors at Wang Fuk Court has been found to not meet fire-safety code. Police continue to search the rubble, with more than 40 people still missing.

  • Jumuta@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    19 days ago

    Residents of the complex had complained last year of the netting used by the contractors to cover the scaffolding while renovation was underway. They were told by authorities that there were “relatively low fire risks.”

    what does this mean? did the residents know about the nets’ fire proofing? how??

    sloppy reporting