Hong Kong Fire Safety Experts Urge Proactive Measures After Alarm Failure

A viral video has prompted fire safety experts to advise Hong Kong residents to install sprinklers and smoke detectors. This follows footage that appears to show a resident unable to activate a hallway fire alarm. The video, circulating on social media, seems to be from a security camera in a Wang Fuk Court tower. It shows a man attempting to sound the alarm by using a glass-covered call point without success. Experts now recommend that residential building owners consider more proactive systems. While alarm call points are common, sprinklers and smoke detectors can automatically detect and suppress fires. These automated measures could help offset risks, especially if traditional alarms fail or a fire starts when no one is nearby to activate them. The advice highlights a shift towards prevention and immediate response.