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Hong Kong minister highlights fire risks in subdivided housing

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A fatal fire in a subdivided Hong Kong apartment, which resulted in one death and four injuries, has prompted the housing minister to emphasize the urgent need to address substandard housing. The minister noted that the victims were living in spaces averaging only five square meters, creating significant fire safety risks. This incident underscores the importance of the recently enacted Basic Housing Units Ordinance, though initial landlord engagement with the certification process has been slow. AI

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Hong Kong minister highlights fire risks in subdivided housing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vivian Au ·

    Fatal subdivided flat fire highlights need to tackle substandard homes: minister

    A fatal fire at a subdivided flat on Thursday has highlighted the need to eradicate substandard housing in Hong Kong, the housing minister has said, noting that affected residents had an average living space of just five square metres (54 sq ft). Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho W…

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