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Inside the Devastating Hong Kong Residential Fire: 146 Lives Lost in Wang Fuk Court Tragedy
Dec 01, 2025 12:26 pm CST
A catastrophic fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing complex has claimed 146 lives, making it the deadliest residential building fire since the 1980s. First images from inside reveal extensive damage as investigators examine potential causes including flammable construction materials and possible negligence, with 11 arrests made so far. The community has gathered to mourn the victims as search efforts continue.
Devastating Hong Kong High-Rise Fire: 55 Dead, Hundreds Missing in Worst Inferno in Decades
Nov 27, 2025 03:27 pm CST
A catastrophic fire has engulfed a Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing at least 55 people with hundreds still missing. The blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po district rapidly spread across bamboo scaffolding covering the towers undergoing renovation, raising serious concerns about fire safety standards in one of the world's most densely populated urban environments.