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Tai Po fire inquiry panel calls for bamboo scaffolding to be phased out
An independent committee investigating Hong Kong's Tai Po fire recommends phasing out bamboo scaffolding in favor of metal alternatives, alongside legislative reforms and measures to prevent bid-rigging. The November blaze at Wang Fuk Court resulted in 168 fatalities.
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