Experts say the scaffolding likely aided the fire's spread. At least 55 people have died, and hundreds are missing.

Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades has intensified scrutiny of the city's safety inspection system. It has also put the ...

Wang Fuk Court is a massive 2,000-unit residential complex made up of eight blocks in total. It was under construction at the ...

Drones and ultra-tall ladder trucks hold promise, but prevention is still best for avoiding repeat of Wang Fuk Court blaze, experts say ...

“They​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ just wanted to make money at the expense of people’s lives,” said Hong Kong Chief Secretary Eric Chan, ...

Hong Kong's worst fire in decades exposed long-standing weaknesses in its aging residential blocks. The question haunting the ...

A fire at an apartment complex in the Tai Po neighborhood may be the most deadly in Hong Kong history. Follow for live updates.

A fire at an apartment complex in the Tai Po neighborhood may be the most deadly in Hong Kong history. Follow for live updates.

The Hong Kong residential towers engulfed by smoke and flames on Wednesday were surrounded by an ancient construction material familiar to anyone who’s spent time in the one of the world’s most ...

Years after it was replaced in mainland China, bamboo scaffolding is still a common sight in the Chinese territory, but may be phased out after the devastating Wang Fuk Court blaze.

Bamboo scaffolding is still a common sight in the Chinese territory, but may be phased out after the devastating Wang Fuk Court blaze.

A deadly fire tore through a Hong Kong high-rise, killing 55, with hundreds still unaccounted for. As investigators probe the cause, there are theories circulating. Was it the traditional bamboo ...