Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Reaches 146: Safety Concerns Mount as Investigation Reveals Alarm Failures

Nov 30, 2025 09:33 pm CST

Hong Kong's apartment complex fire death toll has risen to 146 as investigators continue recovering bodies from the Wang Fuk Court disaster. Officials discovered non-functioning fire alarms and have suspended projects by the responsible construction company. The tragedy, caused by rapidly spreading flames through scaffolding and foam panels, has displaced over 4,600 residents and prompted nationwide safety inspections of high-rise buildings across China.