Hong Kong emergency response
Hong Kong's Deadliest Fire in Decades Claims 94 Lives at Wang Fuk Court Complex
Nov 28, 2025 09:33 am CST
A devastating fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing complex has resulted in 94 deaths and numerous missing persons, raising serious concerns about construction safety standards. The blaze, which began in bamboo scaffolding during renovations, spread rapidly across seven buildings, prompting authorities to arrest construction company officials for suspected negligence and announce immediate safety inspections of all housing estates undergoing renovation.
Massive Fire Engulfs Residential Building in Hong Kong's Tai Po District: Multiple Residents Trapped
Nov 26, 2025 05:12 pm CST
A severe fire has broken out at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, with multiple residents reported trapped and heavy smoke visible across the area. Emergency services upgraded the incident to a No. 4 alarm as firefighters battle the blaze at the residential complex containing nearly 2,000 units, where surrounding buildings with bamboo scaffolding pose additional concerns.