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Hong Kong backtracks on requiring hotels to put fire escape hoods in rooms
Hong Kong authorities reversed plans to mandate fire escape hoods in hotels after industry concerns, opting instead to encourage their use. The Home Affairs Department announced this decision following consultations with the hotel industry and Fire Services Department.
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