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Hong Kong fire inquiry hears expert testimony on blaze's rapid spread

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An inquiry into a deadly Hong Kong fire is hearing expert testimony on the factors that contributed to its rapid spread. Experts are expected to discuss substandard renovation materials, design flaws, and the potential role of a discarded cigarette as the ignition source. The fire, which occurred during renovations at Wang Fuk Court, resulted in 168 fatalities and significant displacement, making it the city's worst blaze in decades. AI

RANK_REASON Expert testimony on factors contributing to a major fire. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Hong Kong fire inquiry hears expert testimony on blaze's rapid spread

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen ·

    Experts reveal why deadly Hong Kong blaze spread so rapidly

    This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. As a judge-led panel continues its public inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, experts are set to give evidence on factors tha…

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