Wang Fuk Court Fire: Deadliest in Hong Kong Since 1948
Update: 2025-11-27
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Devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong claims 83 lives, making it the deadliest in decades. Firefighters battled intense heat and smoke for over a day to rescue residents. Two directors and an engineering consultant from Prestige Construction, responsible for the buildings maintenance, have been arrested for manslaughter. Authorities believe unsafe materials used in renovations led to the fire spreading uncontrollably. Residents have lost loved ones and belongings, with many displaced. The government has announced a three hundred million Hong Kong dollar fund for assistance, and Chinese companies and charitable foundations have also pledged donations. An online app is tracking missing persons reports, detailing heartbreaking descriptions of those affected. This tragedy underscores the challenges in Hong Kong, a densely populated city relying heavily on high-rise housing complexes.
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