After deadly Hong Kong fire, the art of bamboo scaffolding hangs in the balance

Mar 7, 2026 - 18:00
 0
After deadly Hong Kong fire, the art of bamboo scaffolding hangs in the balance
A group of highrise buildings with bamboo scaffolding.

In November 2025, a deadly fire broke out at a Hong Kong apartment complex under renovation, killing at least 168 people. The Wang Fuk Court estate was covered in bamboo scaffolding and safety netting, which came under scrutiny after the tragedy.