Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding nets as fire toll rises to 159

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Local authorities have directed that all buildings undergoing major maintenance must dismantle their scaffolding mesh by Saturday On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice The death toll from the catastrophic fire that swept through