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flag Singapore reviews Hong Kong’s fire probe to strengthen housing safety after 161 died in 2025 blaze.

flag Singapore is reviewing early findings from Hong Kong’s investigation into the November 2025 Wang Fuk Court fire, which killed 161 people, to assess potential upgrades to its residential building safety regulations. flag The government noted a rise in residential fires from 968 in 2024 to 1,051 in 2025, though the fire rate has slightly declined to 0.065%. flag Strict rules remain in place, including bans on bamboo scaffolding, mandatory non-combustible materials, and fire compartmentalization in high-rises. flag The Civil Defence Force is enhancing response capabilities with 90-meter aerial appliances and drones. flag MPs called for more fire drills in public housing, and officials emphasized public preparedness as key to safety.

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