All 144 Missing After Tai Po Fire Found 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.
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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.
From November 29 to December 1, Hong Kong’s government buildings will fly flags at half-mast and cancel celebrations to honor Tai Po fire victims.
Hong Kong’s ICAC has launched a full-scale investigation, detaining eight over suspected graft tied to the Wang Fuk Court renovation after a deadly fire.
HK’s ICAC arrests two engineering directors in probe of deadly Wang Fuk Court fire that claimed at least 94 lives.
Guangdong Province quickly mobilized rescue gear and medical supplies this week to support fire relief efforts in Tai Po, HKSAR.
Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee announced that the Tai Po fire in seven buildings is fully under control. At least 55 people died and 76 were injured; over 1,800 beds will be provided.