Some of the exterior netting used on scaffolding at a Hong Kong residential complex did not meet fire-resistance standards, officials said, after a destructive blaze killed at least 151 people.
Contractors working on the renovations used these substandard materials in hard-to-reach areas, effectively hiding them from inspectors, officials overseeing the investigations told a news conference.
Foam insulation used by contractors also fanned the flames and fire alarms at the complex were also not working properly, they said.
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