Garley Building fire
The Garley Building fire was a fire accident that occurred on 20 November 1996 in the Garley Building, a mixed-use shopping center building located in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong. It was a major disaster, with 41 deaths and 81 injuries. The building was 16 stories above ground, and it was the wors
Start Nov 20, 1996Last edited Oct 15, 2026, 2:51 PM
Garley Building fire was a fire accident that occurred on 20 November 1996 in the Garley Building, a mixed-use shopping center building located in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong. It was a major disaster, with 41 deaths and 81 injuries. The building was 16 stories above ground, and it was the worst incident and accident during the period of British colonial rule in Hong Kong. At the time of the fire, the building was an old commercial building, and it was reported that the ignition point was in the elevator, as there appeared to be no sprinkler system or fire alarm device.
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