At least four people have died and several others were injured after a major fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, today. The blaze spread quickly along bamboo scaffolding surrounding the residential blocks.

 

At least four people have died and several others were injured after a major fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, today.

The blaze spread quickly along bamboo scaffolding surrounding the residential blocks.pic.twitter.com/82pVeN0FoK

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- A major fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, resulted in at least 4 deaths and multiple injuries, with bamboo scaffolding fueling the rapid spread to three blocks. - The video in the post shows high-rise buildings covered in green bamboo scaffolding engulfed in flames and thick smoke, with firefighters spraying water; the fire was escalated to the highest No. 5 alarm level today. 

- Bamboo scaffolding is traditional in Hong Kong construction but criticized for its high flammability; it has caused 23 deaths since 2018 and began to be phased out in 2025.