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Committee hears final arguments in probe of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades

An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is hearing final arguments

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Hong Kong charges seven people and two firms over massive fire that killed 168

The massive blaze, which engulfed seven of the eight high-rise apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court estate in November, prompted a months-long investigation into the cause.

Euronews · Jun 10

Hong Kong government offers to buy apartment ownerships from fire victims

Hong Kong’s government is offering to buy back homeownership rights from residents displaced by last year’s deadly Wang Fuk Court fire

The Independent UK · Feb 21

Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding nets as fire toll rises to 159

Local authorities have directed that all buildings undergoing major maintenance must dismantle their scaffolding mesh by Saturday

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Hong Kong authorities say netting on buildings that caught fire did not meet code

The fire, which broke out on Wednesday, burned through seven of eight apartment towers, home to some 4,600 people, and wasn't fully extinguished until Friday morning.

Euronews · Dec 1, 2025

Hong Kong mourners queue to pay respects after deadly Tai Po fire

Thousands of Hong Kong residents formed long queues across Tai Po to pay respects to the victims of the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, as memorials and tributes continued citywide.

Euronews · Dec 1, 2025

Hong Kong mourns 146 dead in deadliest fire in 70 years as hundreds remain missing

Dozens of police officials enter charred building to find remains of missing people

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025

Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades

Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is raising questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025

Hong Kong community groups deliver aid to survivors of Wang Fuk Court fire

Volunteers that emerged during the pro-democracy protests regroup to help those affected by the blaze

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025

Hong Kong officials warned contractors about fire safety risk just a week before blaze

Labour department says it inspected Wang Fuk Court as recently as 20 November

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025