Hong Kong's bamboo scaffolding under scrutiny

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Bamboo Scaffolding Helped Build Hong Kong's Skyline, but a Deadly Fire May Hasten Its End
A deadly fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has raised questions about bamboo scaffolding common at Asian construction sites

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Bamboo scaffolding, a centuries-old technique, comes under scrutiny after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades
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Bamboo scaffolding built Hong Kong’s skyline, but a deadly fire may force its exit
All You Need To Know About Hong Kong's Deadliest Fire In Decades
A blaze that tore through a Hong Kong high-rise residential complex and killed more than 120 people was extinguished on Friday, as investigators pointed to construction netting catching fire as the li...

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Hong Kong Fire Puts Its Iconic Bamboo Scaffolding Under Scrutiny
Hong Kong fire: What is bamboo scaffolding? The centuries-old technique under scrutiny as scores killed
Explained: Amid deadly Hong Kong fire incident, the role of bamboo scaffolding
The complex was undergoing renovations when construction materials and bamboo scaffolding (temporary support structures for workers) caught fire, according to the Associated Press.

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What caused Hong Kong's deadliest fire? Use of Bamboo scaffolding, green construction mesh and foam in focus
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Why might the recent Hong Kong fire accelerate the phase-out of bamboo scaffolding?
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