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post Nov 27 2025, 11:23 AM

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post Nov 27 2025, 11:29 AM

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are those buildings still under construction

why are there bamboo scaffolding next to the apartment
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post Nov 27 2025, 11:34 AM

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QUOTE(ozak @ Nov 27 2025, 11:21 AM)
Scaf folding using Bamboo is unique construction to HK and history. They are proud of it. Don't think it will ban.

Others then bamboo material, they find out many polystyrene boards lying around blocking the entrance and the window. This are highly flammable material. The boss and some worker already been arrested.

The main problem for this fire spread so fast is because they scaffolding all the block. With each block is so near, fire easily wind blow to another block.

They should complete 1 block at a time. Take down the scaffolding from the completed block before do another block.
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The irony is there was a tower on 3rd category fire just a month ago in HK, also severe fire due to bamboos and netting. But that one was legal because the building was not habited so different rules on material standards. The HK authority issued memo to every contractors after that incident to inspect their compliance to safety rules and then this historic blaze happened doh.gif

Also in the video got reported got ppl warned the authorities of fire hazards with this renovation, but authority dismissed the concern….heads will roll after this.
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post Nov 27 2025, 11:35 AM

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QUOTE(Atrocious @ Nov 27 2025, 11:23 AM)
fire insurance can claim? if can then fat dat lohhh
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QUOTE(cfa28 @ Nov 27 2025, 11:29 AM)
are those buildings still under construction

why are there bamboo scaffolding next to the apartment
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Exterior renovation, 40year old apartments.
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QUOTE(iGamer @ Nov 27 2025, 11:36 AM)
Exterior renovation, 40year old apartments.
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oh I see

this is like the apartment in UK that the external cladding caught fire


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post Nov 27 2025, 11:43 AM

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Bamboo is good and nothing wrong with it. It's light, corrosion proof and cheap. When you see how people cook bamboo rice, we know thaat it's not easy to burn. The problem that cause the fire is the netting (not self extinguish material) and polystyrene (easily catch fire).
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QUOTE(stinger @ Nov 27 2025, 11:35 AM)
fire insurance can claim? if can then fat dat lohhh
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Many ppl died, fat dat apa lj? doh.gif

Many broken family incoming.
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post Nov 27 2025, 11:46 AM

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QUOTE(keyser soze @ Nov 27 2025, 11:43 AM)
Bamboo is good and nothing wrong with it. It's light, corrosion proof and cheap. When you see how people cook bamboo rice, we know thaat it's not easy to burn. The problem that cause the fire is the netting (not self extinguish material) and polystyrene (easily catch fire).
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Yes, dried bamboo is combustible, much like other types of wood, and is easily ignited. Its high sugar content contributes to its flammability, and the shed leaf sheaths around the base of bamboo clumps are particularly prone to catching fire. While untreated dried bamboo burns easily, treatment with chemicals can reduce its flammability and slow the rate of combustion
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post Nov 27 2025, 11:48 AM

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QUOTE(stinger @ Nov 27 2025, 11:35 AM)
fire insurance can claim? if can then fat dat lohhh
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bro, time to makan ubat lo....
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QUOTE(keyser soze @ Nov 27 2025, 11:43 AM)
Bamboo is good and nothing wrong with it. It's light, corrosion proof and cheap. When you see how people cook bamboo rice, we know thaat it's not easy to burn. The problem that cause the fire is the netting (not self extinguish material) and polystyrene (easily catch fire).
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Now the reports mostly alleged ablaze bamboo debris were blamed for the fast spread of fire to other towers.

If u watch again most of the fire footages, the main structure ablaze are the bamboos scaffolding. Those netting if flammable probably burnt away already, it was the bamboos that keep the fire ablaze.
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QUOTE(keyser soze @ Nov 27 2025, 11:43 AM)
Bamboo is good and nothing wrong with it. It's light, corrosion proof and cheap. When you see how people cook bamboo rice, we know thaat it's not easy to burn. The problem that cause the fire is the netting (not self extinguish material) and polystyrene (easily catch fire).
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AI Overview

Yes, bamboo can burn, and it is flammable, especially when dry. Dry bamboo burns quickly and can be used as kindling, though it can also pop and crack loudly as it burns due to pressure buildup. When burned, it produces irritating fumes and can spread fires rapidly, so it should be burned with caution.

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post Nov 27 2025, 12:15 PM

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Very in depth look into the materials (Cantonese)


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post Nov 27 2025, 12:22 PM

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QUOTE(iGamer @ Nov 27 2025, 12:15 PM)
Very in depth look into the materials (Cantonese)


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bamboo scaffolding got union 1, now become big wok already!

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QUOTE(jayko @ Nov 27 2025, 12:22 PM)
bamboo scaffolding got union 1, now become big wok already!
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If CCP wanna ban, even wealthiest tauke also can’t do anything, later defiant tauke disappears…
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QUOTE(Matchy @ Nov 26 2025, 06:42 PM)
I don’t get it why they still use bamboo scaffolding…
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HK construction's proud heritage
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QUOTE(iGamer @ Nov 27 2025, 12:31 PM)
If CCP wanna ban, even wealthiest tauke also can’t do anything, later defiant tauke disappears…
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the powerful interest behind union to continue use bamboo. let see if this time is the final nail in the coffin.
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post Nov 27 2025, 12:57 PM

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something wrong with the current bamboo scaffolding supply

suddenly few cases happen high rise fire due to it.

QUOTE(God Grid @ Nov 27 2025, 08:48 AM)
3 arrests? woah... someone started the fire?
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so many things can cause fire

like welding . Maybe reno door or metal framing, then welding hot spot or spark at grounding.

QUOTE(machomama @ Nov 27 2025, 09:23 AM)
it definitely will

sad tho that this building SOP which worked FOR YEARS.......centuries even maybe (for sure i think)
has to go
cos of one major incident
must understand one thing........whenever changes like this come onto the blueprint.....PRICES WILL SHOOT UP
it's all about costs
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so so many incident already la

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