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Fire safety rules

Hong Kong arrests 28 in building bid-rigging probe, RTHK says

An aerial photo taken on Oct 21 shows Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong, almost a year after a massive fire at the complex that claimed 168 lives.
An aerial photo taken on Oct 21 shows Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong, almost a year after a massive fire at the complex that claimed 168 lives.

Fire breaks out in deprived area of Seoul’s Gangnam district

Around 75 firefighters and 24 fire trucks were deployed.
Around 75 firefighters and 24 fire trucks were deployed.

Forum: Take a balanced approach to HDB corridor clutter

Forum: Clamp down on residents blocking common corridors with items

Hong Kong fire report to put government accountability in focus

The charred towers of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po after a devastating fire tore through the high-rise estate in November 2025.
The charred towers of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po after a devastating fire tore through the high-rise estate in November 2025.

30 people evacuated, 1 person taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Bukit Batok coffee shop

The fire involved the contents of three food stalls.
The fire involved the contents of three food stalls.

Lightning sparks 42 building fires in Malaysia

Fire and Rescue Department director-general Nor Hisham Mohammad said the highest number of cases was recorded in April (13); followed by July (six); February, May, June and August (five each); and March (three).
Fire and Rescue Department director-general Nor Hisham Mohammad said the highest number of cases was recorded in April (13); followed by July (six); February, May, June and August (five each); and March (three).

Three taken to hospital after fire in Bukit Panjang HDB flat; 100 people evacuated

Upon arrival, SCDF officers found the blaze confined to a bedroom in a ninth floor unit at Block 479 Segar Road.
Upon arrival, SCDF officers found the blaze confined to a bedroom in a ninth floor unit at Block 479 Segar Road.

2 taken to hospital, 70 evacuated after fire in Bukit Panjang flat

SCDF said it was alerted to a fire at Block 126 Pending Road at about 3pm on Sept 28.
SCDF said it was alerted to a fire at Block 126 Pending Road at about 3pm on Sept 28.

3 taken to hospital, 20 evacuated after fire in living room of Ang Mo Kio flat

SCDF said in a Facebook post that it was alerted to the blaze at Block 254 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 at about 10.45am.
SCDF said in a Facebook post that it was alerted to the blaze at Block 254 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 at about 10.45am.

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