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The Hong Kong Fire of 1993: A Tragedy Foretold

November 29, 2025 by Staff
The Hong Kong Fire of 1993: A Tragedy Foretold

The humid Hong Kong night of November 11, 1993, was shattered by the screams of terror and the acrid stench of burning plastic and flesh. In the heart of Kowloon, a densely populated district teeming with life, a fire of unimaginable ferocity had erupted. It was a tragedy that would etch itself into the city’s … Read more

Categories Uncategorized Tags Building Safety, Hong Kong Fire, Kowloon Fire, Urban Disasters

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