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Coverage dated November 30, 2025

Hong Kong authorities say netting on buildings that caught fire did not meet code

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Hong Kong authorities say the netting on buildings that caught fire last week did not meet codes for fire resistance.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Hong Kong authorities say netting on buildings that caught fire did not meet code (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Hong Kong authorities say the netting on buildings that caught fire last week did not meet codes for fire resistance.

  2. WHDH Boston

    Hong Kong authorities say netting on buildings that caught fire, killing 151, did not meet code - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong officials said Monday that their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 has revealed netting that

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Hong Kong fire: Faulty netting blamed as death toll hits 151 – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Some of the netting used by contractors at Wang Fuk Court has been found to not meet fire-safety code. Police continue to search the rubble, with more than 40 people still missing.

  4. ABC 7 New York

    Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as death toll exceeds 150, government stifles dissent (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    A Hong Kong apartment fire probe in China has revealed unsafe netting as the death toll exceeds 150 and the government stifles dissent.

  5. NBC News

    Hong Kong authorities say netting on buildings that caught fire, killing 151, did not meet code (opens NBC News)

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    Hong Kong officials said their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 has revealed netting that covered scaffolding used in renovations was not up to fire-safety codes.

  6. Seattle Times

    Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent (opens Seattle Times)

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    Hong Kong authorities say some of the netting on buildings that caught fire last week did not meet codes for fire resistance.

  7. WHDH Boston

    Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong officials said Monday that their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 has revealed some of

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