Tai Po fire probe: Ban combustibles on external building works, expert says (opens original article in a new tab)

A fire expert recommends banning flammable materials on building exteriors during renovations, citing the 2025 Tai Po fire that killed 168 people as a reason.

• A fire expert recommends banning combustible materials on building exteriors during renovations to prevent future fires.
• The expert cited the 2025 Tai Po fire that killed 168 people and linked it to flammable materials and building design flaws.
• Recessed lightwells and combustible materials in them were identified as factors that accelerated the fire's spread.