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Disaster● LowJun 24 · Jun 24, 2026, 2:12 AM

Experts reveal why deadly Hong Kong blaze spread so rapidly

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from South China Morning Post

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 that contributed to the rapid spread of the blaze. Richard Yuen Kwok-kit, chair professor of architectural engineering at the City University, will testify on Wednesday before the independent committee regarding the fire at...

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