All eyes are on an ancient method of construction after tower blocks in Hong Kong were destroyed by fire.

Devastating images and video of the inferno tearing through bamboo scaffolding around buildings in the Wang Fuk Court housing estate were beamed around the world yesterday.

At least 65 people have been killed with another 290 people missing.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown but three people have been arrested.

Hong Kong is one of the few places in the world that still use bamboo scaffolding due to speed, cheap cost and tradition.

Its use dates back to the Han dynasty 2,000 years ago and has helped build vast swathes of the region’s skyline.

What safety measures are required when using bamboo scaffolding?

Workers are required to complete a formal training in bamboo scaf

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