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At least 44 dead in Hong Kong high-rise blaze

Hong Kong fire: How bamboo scaffolding fuelled the deadly high-rise blaze in Tai Po

This story takes a closer look at the role of the centuries-old tradition of wrapping Hong Kong buildings in bamboo scaffolding during construction or repair work, and how it may have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire in seven high-rise buildings that left 55 people dead.

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At least 13 dead after fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise residential buildings

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Hong Kong mourns as rescuers comb ruined buildings for bodies following deadly blaze. Here’s what we know

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Death toll in Hong Kong blaze rises to 146 after more bodies found in apartment complex

Hong Kong authorities say the death toll from the blaze in an apartment complex has risen to 146 after more bodies have been found.

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Hong Kong contractor warned of tower fire risk days before killer blaze

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Hong Kong mourns as deadly fire claims 128 lives and sparks safety crackdown

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Three days of mourning begin after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades

At least 128 people are now known to have died in the fire which engulfed several tower blocks on Wednesday.

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Hong Kong mourns 128 dead in deadliest fire in 70 years as hundreds remain missing

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Eight more arrested over fire in Hong Kong that killed at least 128 people

Factbox-How Does the Hong Kong Tower Fire Compare to Other Recent Building Blazes?

HONG KONG (Reuters) -A blaze that ripped through a massive apartment block in Hong Kong has claimed at least 94 lives, surpassing the toll of a similar incident at London's Grenfell Tower in 2017. Here's how the tragedy compares to some other major building fire incidents around the world in recent years.

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Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Shows How Difficult It Is To Evacuate In Emergency

The Hong Kong high-rise fire, which spread across multiple buildings in a large residential complex, has killed dozens, with hundreds reported missing.

How the deadly Hong Kong inferno spread

Flames leapt from one building to another in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district in a matter of hours, fuelled by scaffolding, green mesh and plastic foam boards that may have accelerated their spread. Here’s what we know so far.