On November 26–27, 2025, a catastrophic fire swept through a massive public-housing complex in Wang Fuk Court, located in the Tai Po District of Hong Kong. The blaze, one of the deadliest in the city in decades, has claimed dozens of lives, left hundreds missing, and highlighted long-standing issues around building safety standards, regulatory oversight, and residential living conditions.
What Happened
The fire began during renovation work on the exterior of the complex. Scaffolding and covering materials, reportedly flammable, ignited, causing the blaze to quickly engulf multiple high-rise towers. The complex comprises eight 31-story buildings housing approximately 4,600 residents, mostly lower-income families.
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