’27th floor, room 1 — he is dead’: Eyewitnesses recall Hong Kong fire; what sparked the tragedy?

A devastating fire ripped through Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court complex, claiming over 50 lives and leaving hundreds injured or missing. Residents described harrowing escapes as flames engulfed their homes. Suspected to be fueled by combustible bamboo scaffolding used for repairs, the blaze spread rapidly, prompting a massive rescue effort and leaving many homeless.