Hong Kong fire kills at least 94
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Years after it was replaced in mainland China, bamboo scaffolding is still a common sight in the Chinese territory, but may be phased out after the devastating Wang Fuk Court blaze.
Authorities say firefighters are having trouble reaching the top floors. At least 44 people are dead with over 270 missing.
Hong Kong's worst fire in decades was still smoldering in several apartment towers Thursday as firefighters struggled to rescue dozens of people still unaccounted for.