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.