LIVE: Scene from Hong Kong as fire in high-rise buildings kills 13

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bamboo scaffolding is pretty common all over Asia even on skyscrapers. It is extremely effective and strong, as well as very easy to install and customize. It is reasonably fire resistant unless you lit a dry bundle. I realize it sounds strange to western methods, but it is quite effective. There are a couple of varieties that are specifically used due to their very long and even growth pattern.

Bamboo scaffolding is not the reason this burned.

You are biased. You love bamboo! You even have it in your avatar-image