Hong Kong’s Fire Safety Regime Under Scrutiny

The podcast discusses the recent deadly fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, and the use of bamboo scaffolding in construction. The panel of guests, Huang Xinyan and Anwar Orabi, explore the reasons for the fire's rapid spread, including combustible materials and the building's design, and debate whether bamboo scaffolding is to blame. They also discuss the similarities between this fire and the Grenfell Tower fire in London, the challenges of firefighting in high-rise buildings, and the role of technology in preventing future disasters. The conversation touches on potential policy and building reforms, the importance of fire safety education, and the need for accountability to prevent similar tragedies.