James Griffiths

In this insightful discussion, James Griffiths, Asia correspondent for The Globe and Mail, offers a gripping account of the recent deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong. He describes the chaotic rescue efforts and the heart-wrenching visuals of the blaze. Griffiths delves into the community's response, revealing resident complaints about safety issues with renovations and bamboo scaffolding. He also discusses the alarming arrests linked to alleged negligence and draws parallels to the Grenfell fire, highlighting broader safety concerns in urban housing.