01.12.2025 07:00
In a massive complex in Hong Kong where 4,000 people live, at least 146 people have lost their lives in a fire, while 200 others are still missing. The chain of negligence in the fire disaster is striking, as it has emerged that residents of the complex had repeatedly complained about the fire alarms and extinguishing systems not functioning.
At least 146 people have lost their lives in a fire disaster in Hong Kong, with 200 others still missing, revealing a "chain of negligence." Residents had repeatedly complained that the fire alarms and extinguishing systems were not functioning. The fire disaster in Hong Kong was almost a "warning" of what was to come.
THE BIGGEST SUSPECT: BAMBOO SCAFFOLDING ON THE EXTERIOR
More than a hundred people burned to death. The emerging chain of negligence revealed that the disaster had been "forewarned." The cause of the fire in Hong Kong is still unknown, but the biggest suspect is the bamboo scaffolding on the building's exterior.
FOOTAGE OF WORKERS SMOKING EMERGES
Footage showing workers smoking while on the job is being cited as a cause of the fire. The protective green netting on the building's exterior also contributed to the flames spreading. Furthermore, it was determined that residents had warned the authorities about the possibility of a fire, but no necessary precautions were taken.
THE DISASTER CAME BEFORE OUR EYES
The fire alarm was not working. The extinguishing system was also faulty. The number of solar panels installed on the roofs exceeded the figures specified in the fire regulations. Additionally, it was found that in July 2025, residents had warned the site about the need to replace the fire extinguishing hoses but received no response. Moreover, the foams used during renovations on the windows also contributed to the flames spreading. Three officials from the company responsible for the renovation of the eight 32-story buildings have been detained.