Hong Kong Fire Tragedy Reveals Urgent Need for Fire Safety Reform in India's Vertical Cities
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News18 English•03/12/2025
Hong Kong Fire Tragedy Reveals Urgent Need for Fire Safety Reform in India's Vertical Cities
- •A fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, killing at least 128 people and injuring 79.
- •The fire spread rapidly due to bamboo scaffolding and flammable polystyrene boards used in renovations.
- •The tragedy highlights the need for urgent fire safety reforms in India's growing high-rise urban areas.
- •India's current fire safety regulations are less stringent compared to European and American standards.
- •Effective enforcement and proactive measures are crucial to prevent similar disasters in India's vertical urban expansion.
Why it matters: India’s rapid vertical growth needs urgent fire-safety reform to prevent catastrophic
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