A major fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on November 26 has killed 146 people and injured 79. The police confirmed 159 residents previously reported missing are safe, while 100 cases remain untraceable due to incomplete information. All affected buildings have been deemed structurally safe, and search operations are nearly complete.
The Hong Kong government is providing free temporary housing for displaced residents, along with HK$50,000 living allowances per household and HK$200,000 condolence payments to families of the deceased. Donations and government contributions have raised HK$800 million for relief.
The fire, believed to have started on scaffolding during renovation, spread rapidly, leading to the arrest of three men for suspected manslaughter. The government has launched city-wide safety checks and a corruption probe related to the renovation project. A mourning period is in effect until Monday, with memorial services held and government events cancelled or postponed.
Credit : CGTN
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