Tai Po fire disaster
Hong Kong Orders Removal of Construction Netting Citywide Following Deadly 159-Victim Fire
Dec 05, 2025 12:52 am CST
Following Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades that killed 159 people at Wang Fuk Court, authorities have mandated the removal of construction netting from over 200 buildings by Saturday for safety testing. The protective mesh, which failed to meet fire resistance standards, has been identified as a contributing factor to the tragedy, resulting in the suspension of 28 projects managed by the responsible contractor.
Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Kills 44: Investigation Underway as Hundreds Remain Missing
Nov 27, 2025 07:06 am CST
A devastating fire has ravaged seven high-rise buildings in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court complex, killing at least 44 people and leaving hundreds unaccounted for. The blaze, which began on bamboo scaffolding during maintenance work, quickly spread through the 2,000-unit residential complex in Tai Po district. Authorities have arrested three suspects on manslaughter charges as investigations continue into the city's worst fire disaster in decades.