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muriel_volestrangler

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8. Could be, though the Grenfell cladding was installed as thermal insulation

Reply to EuterpeThelo (Reply #7)

Wed Nov 26, 2025, 11:11 AM

Nov 26

which, in a tropical climate like Hong Kong, might not be a priority. Reports should say soon if there are aspects, other than the mentioned bamboo scaffolding, which could have been vulnerable to fire.

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At least 13 dead after fire engulfs residential tower blocks in Hong Kong [View all] muriel_volestrangler Nov 26 OP

Seems odd for four different highrises to catch on fire without human aid. bluedigger Nov 26 #1

The bamboo scaffolding may have spread it muriel_volestrangler Nov 26 #4

May have but the buildings look pretty far apart to me: EX500rider Nov 26 #12

I didn't have that critical piece of info at first. bluedigger Nov 26 #13

Bamboo scaffolding BeyondGeography Nov 26 #2

Link to BBC live thread nitpicked Nov 26 #3

MY GOD, a tragedy. Fla Dem Nov 26 #5

Heartbreaking Kid Berwyn Nov 26 #6

I was wondering EuterpeThelo Nov 26 #7

Could be, though the Grenfell cladding was installed as thermal insulation muriel_volestrangler Nov 26 #8

At least 36 dead according to BBC nitpicked Nov 26 #9

I'm hoping a lot of people were out of the building at the time nitpicked Nov 26 #10

Yes, I'd hope that "unaccounted for" includes people who were out, went somewhere else for the night muriel_volestrangler Nov 26 #11

Death toll rises to 65 muriel_volestrangler Nov 27 #14

Up to 75 dead (and probably counting) nitpicked Nov 27 #15