Faulty Safety Netting Cited in Hong Kong Fire That Killed 151

Investigators have identified substandard safety netting as a key factor in a deadly Hong Kong residential fire. The netting, used by contractors at Wang Fuk Court, failed to meet fire-safety codes, officials stated. The blaze is one of the city's deadliest in decades, with the confirmed death toll now at 151. Police and rescue teams continue to search the site for more than 40 people who remain missing. The discovery points to a critical failure in safety measures meant to contain fires and prevent their rapid spread. An official investigation into the fire's cause and the contractors' practices is ongoing.