The media learned about the inspection of high-rise buildings in China after the fire in Hong Kong

The Chinese government will conduct a fire safety inspection in high-rise buildings after a large-scale fire in Hong Kong, which claimed the lives of at least 128 people. This was reported on November 29 by the Bloomberg news agency, citing a statement from the Ministry of Emergency Management of the People's Republic of China.

The campaign will be aimed at residential buildings and places of mass gathering of people, paying special attention to facilities where exterior walls are being repaired or partial interior decoration is being carried out, the statement said.

According to the agency, an inspection will be carried out for the use of flammable or combustible materials in these buildings.

A fire in an apartment complex in Hong Kong was reported on November 26. According to the Associated Press, about 700 people were evacuated and placed in temporary accommodation. The death toll has reached 128 people.

On November 27, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping in connection with the fire in Hong Kong. He also asked to convey his condolences and words of support to the families and friends of the victims, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to all those injured.

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