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Last week, Hong Kong’s Constitution Day seminar honored fire victims and explored how the Constitution underpins the HKSAR’s role in the Chinese nation’s rejuvenation.
A Nov. 26 blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po claimed 159 lives, with 31 missing. Many maintenance workers died; unions and the Hong Kong SAR government are providing relief.
A new batch of drones, exoskeletons, goggles and more from the Chinese mainland is helping Hong Kong firefighters in rescue operations.
After searching all seven buildings at Wang Fuk Court, Hong Kong police will extend the operation to surrounding areas as the death toll reaches 159 and 31 remain missing.
Hong Kong residents line up for hours to donate blood after the Tai Po fire, as 144 people previously missing have been confirmed safe.
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.
As of Nov. 29, 2025, donations and government grants for fire victims in the Tai Po area of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have reached HK$1.1B (approx. US$140M).
After a major fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on Wednesday, Hong Kong volunteers rallied to support survivors with relief supplies and emotional care.
Hong Kong chief executive John Lee and HKSAR officials held a memorial service at the Government Headquarters on Saturday, honoring Tai Po fire victims with flags at half-mast.
This morning, residents and officials gathered in the Hong Kong region to honour those lost in the recent residential fire laying flowers, lighting candles and releasing lanterns in a moving tribute.