Tai Po district fire
Devastating Hong Kong Fire: The Heartbreaking Story Behind the Iconic Photograph of Grief and Loss
Dec 03, 2025 04:34 pm CST
The tragic Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong claimed at least 156 lives and left 30 missing, including the wife of a 71-year-old retiree whose anguish was captured in an iconic Reuters photograph. The devastating blaze, attributed to substandard renovation materials, spread rapidly through seven high-rise towers housing over 4,000 residents, becoming Hong Kong's deadliest fire since 1948.
Hong Kong's Deadliest Fire in Decades: 128 Deaths, Malfunctioning Alarms and Ongoing Investigation
Nov 28, 2025 05:17 pm CST
A catastrophic fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing estate has claimed 128 lives, with approximately 200 people still missing. Authorities revealed malfunctioning fire alarm systems contributed to the tragedy, while investigations focus on bamboo scaffolding and protective netting used in renovations. The government has established a relief fund and promised immediate inspections of all housing estates undergoing similar work.
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.
Hong Kong's Deadliest Fire in Decades Claims 36 Lives, 279 Missing as Three Arrested for Manslaughter
Nov 27, 2025 09:46 am CST
A devastating fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has claimed at least 36 lives with 279 people still missing as rescue operations continue. Three suspects have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter as investigators examine the rapid spread of flames across seven buildings in a housing complex undergoing renovations. The fire, which began on external scaffolding and spread to multiple high-rise buildings, represents Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades.
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.