Hong Kong's Deadliest Fire in Decades: 128 Lives Lost in Wang Fuk Court Residential Complex Tragedy

Nov 28, 2025 11:04 pm CST

A devastating fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court residential complex claimed 128 lives, becoming the deadliest blaze since 1948. The fire, which engulfed seven residential towers, was likely caused by flammable construction materials and was exacerbated by malfunctioning alarm systems. This tragedy highlights critical concerns about building safety standards in one of the world's most densely populated cities.