Hong Kong authorities have launched a formal investigation into the potentially criminal use of highly combustible foam insulation material discovered at a renovated public housing estate following a devastating fire that claimed dozens of lives. The Fire Services Department (FSD) confirmed Thursday that the material—polystyrene foam board—was used to temporarily seal ventilation windows during ongoing…
HONG KONG — Authorities in Hong Kong have detained three construction executives on suspicion of manslaughter following a catastrophic blaze that engulfed residential towers in Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court, claiming at least 44 lives and injuring dozens. The inferno, which began late Wednesday afternoon and raged well into Thursday morning, prompted a massive emergency…
Hong Kong, November 27, 2025 – Following the devastating five-alarm Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, residents mobilized overnight Wednesday into Thursday, demonstrating an immediate and massive community response to support hundreds of evacuees. As emergency crews battled the blaze, local citizens rapidly established ad-hoc collection points, funneling essential supplies—including bottled water, non-perishable food,…
The tragic five-alarm blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, which claimed at least 44 lives by Thursday morning, has transitioned from a crisis response to a complex criminal investigation focusing on construction negligence. As emergency services continue intensive search and rescue operations, police announced the arrest of three construction firm principals—two…
Fatal Blaze Engulfs Hong Kong Housing Estate Amid Extensive Renovations A devastating No. 5 alarm fire ripped through the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Poon, Hong Kong, on Wednesday, November 26, claiming at least 13 lives, including a firefighter, and leaving numerous others injured. The catastrophic incident, which began on the exterior scaffolding…
A devastating five-alarm blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on Wednesday, November 26, resulted in significant loss of life and prompted extensive adjustments to the region’s transportation network ahead of Thursday’s morning commute. The fire tragically claimed the lives of at least 13 individuals, including one firefighter, with 15 others sustaining…
China’s top leadership has publicly offered deep sympathies to the victims and families affected by a catastrophic fire that recently ravaged a public housing estate in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. According to an official statement broadcast late Wednesday by state media outlet CCTV, President Xi Jinping extended his condolences following the massive blaze that…
TAI PO, HONG KONG — Emergency services in Tai Po were stretched thin on Wednesday night, November 26, as a separate hillside fire ignited near Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School, while a massive five-alarm conflagration continued to rage at Wang Fuk Court residential complex just across the river. Multiple distress calls alerted authorities to the…
A devastating structural fire that engulfed multiple residential towers in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on Wednesday resulted in the confirmed deaths of 13 people, including a dedicated firefighter, and left at least 15 others injured. The intense incident at Wang Fuk Court quickly escalated to the maximum severity level, prompting an immediate government response and…
When an inferno tore through Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the resulting catastrophe claimed the lives of 13 individuals, including one firefighter, and injured at least 15 others. The highly destructive blaze rapidly engulfed seven of the estate’s eight residential blocks after fire reportedly spread along exterior bamboo scaffolding,…
A massive five-alarm fire ignited at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on Tuesday, resulting in numerous casualties and trapping residents inside multiple housing blocks well into the evening hours. The severe conflagration necessitated sustained, complex firefighting operations as emergency services grappled with intense heat and widespread smoke, while numerous households remained fully…
Hong Kong Customs officers successfully intercepted a significant drug trafficking operation at Hong Kong International Airport on Monday, November 25, seizing approximately 25 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated street value of HK$5.1 million. The enforcement action resulted in the arrest of a 31-year-old male passenger attempting to conceal the dangerous drugs within…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday endorsed a preliminary peace framework developed with United States negotiators in Geneva, signaling potential momentum toward a broader resolution to the protracted conflict. Following intensive discussions, the original extensive proposal has been distilled into a concise plan, paving the way for the U.S. special envoy to travel to Moscow…
A catastrophic five-alarm fire erupted at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in four fatalities, five injuries, and the death of a dedicated firefighter. The massive conflagration, which began around 2:51 p.m., spread rapidly across several residential blocks, fuelled by external scaffolding and renovation materials, demanding a massive mobilization…
A devastating blaze engulfed multiple residential blocks at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on Tuesday, resulting in four civilian fatalities and five injuries, while tragically claiming the life of a dedicated firefighter. The escalating inferno, which began around 2:51 p.m. on the exterior scaffolding of Cheong House, forced the Fire Services Department…
A massive fire erupted at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on Tuesday afternoon, rapidly escalating to a No. 4 alarm and triggering a large-scale emergency response that included hospitalizing one critically injured firefighter. The blaze, which reportedly began around 2:51 p.m. on the exterior of Cheong House along Tai Po Road, spread quickly across…
A high-level United States delegation is scheduled to arrive in Moscow next week to engage in critical discussions aimed at establishing a peace framework for Ukraine, signaling a major diplomatic push to resolve the protracted conflict. Led by President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, the talks follow the unveiling of a comprehensive 28-point U.S.…
A high-intensity three-alarm fire erupted at a high-rise residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, this afternoon, prompting a substantial emergency operation by the Fire Services Department. The incident, reported shortly before 3 p.m. at Wang Cheong House within Wang Fuk Court, quickly escalated after external scaffolding surrounding the tower caught fire and spread rapidly.…
A significant fire erupted this afternoon at a residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, leading emergency responders to activate a high-level alert as crews raced to rescue residents and contain the rapidly spreading blaze. The incident was reported shortly before 3 p.m. today, originating at Wang Cheong House within the Wang Fuk Court building…
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, began a crucial European outreach on Monday, November 25, touching down in London to vigorously promote the city’s enduring financial stability, burgeoning innovation ecosystem, and global investment appeal. The official visit aims to deepen business ties, attract international capital, and reinforce Hong Kong’s status as a premier global hub,…