Almost all life-saving fire safety measures failed on the day a devastating blaze tore through a Hong Kong housing complex last year, killing 168 people, a public inquiry has been told.
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Safety measures failed on day of deadly Hong Kong fire
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A public inquiry has found that almost all life-saving fire safety measures failed on the day of a deadly blaze in a Hong Kong housing complex, resulting in the deaths of 168 people. The fire tore through the complex last year, highlighting significant lapses in safety protocols. The inquiry's findings underscore the need for improved fire safety measures in such facilities. The incident is one of the deadliest fires in recent Hong Kong history