Is quick justice critical? A Hong Kong housing complex has been engulfed in flames. Some think bamboo scaffolding is to blame. The incident has uncanny parallels to the Grenfell disaster.
Shock and anger over deadly ‘bamboo fire’
Deadly blaze: Despite the best efforts of firefighters, many residents became trapped when the fire spread quickly between apartment buildings. Glossary
Hong Kong - Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China, after the territory was handed over by the UK in 1997. It sits just off the coast of southern China, and is densely populated.
Bamboo - A fast-growing, hollow-stemmed plant in the grass family, often used for building, furniture, tools, and scaffolding.
Flammable - Easily set on fire.
Public inquiry - An investigation set up by the government.
Convictions - When someone is found guilty of a crime in a court.
Prolonging - Making something last longer than usual or necessary.
Corruption - When someone abuses their power for personal gain. It often involves bribery.