Two Weeks After Tai Po Fire, HK Rallies to Support Survivors
Two weeks after the Tai Po blaze at Wang Fuk Court, HK’s HKSAR government and community step up with funding, school relocations and ongoing victim support.
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Hong Kong Blaze at Wang Fuk Court: 159 Dead, Maintenance Workers Among Victims
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.
Donations for Wang Fuk Court Fund Hit HK$2.8B
HKSAR govt: Donations for the Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court have topped HK$2.8 billion after a major fire in Tai Po. Living subsidies boosted to HK$100,000 per household.
Hong Kong Orders Scaffolding Removal After Deadly Wang Fuk Court Fire
Hong Kong SAR orders citywide scaffolding removal for safety checks after the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 159 and left 31 missing. Relief fund tops HK$2.4 billion.
Hong Kong Police Widen Search Around Wang Fuk Court Fire Site
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.
15 Detained Over Manslaughter in Hong Kong’s Deadly Wang Fuk Court Fire
Hong Kong Police have detained 15 suspects over manslaughter in the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, as the death toll hits 156 and investigations into safety lapses intensify.
Hong Kong ICAC Arrests 8 in Fire Renovation Probe
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 over deadly Wang Fuk Court fire
HK’s ICAC arrests two engineering directors in probe of deadly Wang Fuk Court fire that claimed at least 94 lives.
128 Dead in Hong Kong Fire; Shelters Open for 500+ Residents
A deadly fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court claimed 128 lives. Firefighting is complete, and shelters now house over 500 displaced residents.
Firefighting Wraps Up at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court
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.