Hong Kong SAR Mourns Victims of Tai Po Tower Fire
Residents of Hong Kong SAR placed flowers this past Saturday in Tai Po to honor 146 victims of the massive residential tower fire. Search, safety checks, and support efforts continue.
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Residents of Hong Kong SAR placed flowers this past Saturday in Tai Po to honor 146 victims of the massive residential tower fire. Search, safety checks, and support efforts continue.
The HKSAR government confirms that all 144 residents reported missing after a Tai Po fire have been located and are safe, highlighting the strength of Hong Kong’s emergency response.
Emergency operations in the Tai Po blaze ended at 10:18 a.m. Friday, with 128 lives lost and about 200 missing in the Wang Fuk Court fire. Authorities now launch an evidence-driven investigation.
Rescue crews have completed firefighting at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court. With 94 confirmed deaths, investigations, safety inspections and aid for families are now underway.
HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday after a major fire in Tai Po that killed at least 14 people, activating support centers and shelters for affected residents.
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