Hong Kong Inferno: How Safety Lapses Turned Homes Into Death Traps | CNA Correspondent

Seven towers ablaze. Nearly 170 people killed. It was the worst fire in Hong Kong’s recent history. The 5,000 residents of Wang Fuk Court lost their homes overnight. CNA correspondent returns to speak to survivors and the people left behind by those who perished. From Hong Kong to Indonesia, this is the story of lives changed forever and a growing search for answers. WATCH MORE CNA Correspondent: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMf14VQEvTbOoBfXhyg67u0l-6pLZ5uU 00:00 Introduction 05:53 Firefighter killed in the line of duty 07:44 How safety lapses turned homes into death traps 08:30 Survivors demand answers over safety failures 10:45 Scaffolding nets under scrutiny 15:45 How are scaffoldings being inspected? 19:13 Potential smoking ban at construction sites 20:20 Domestic worker survives fire but loses job 24:04 Indonesian domestic workers killed in the fire 30:26 Families returning to ‘Ground Zero’ 33:19 Cross-border support and compensation challenges 36:09 Displacement and loss of community 41:24 Resettlement pains and plans moving forward ================= About CNA Correspondent: They're your eyes and ears around the globe. CNA's network of correspondents shines a light on stories from their corners of the world, from groundbreaking events to up-and-coming trends. ================= #CNAInsider #CNACorrespondent #HongKong #Indonesia #Fire #HongKongFire #WangFukCourt For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider