A devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has become one of Hong Kong's deadliest residential disasters this year, with 128 confirmed fatalities and approximately 200 people still unaccounted for as of Friday morning. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government confirmed the completion of firefighting and rescue operations at 10:18 a.m. on November 28, 2025.
Security Secretary Chris Tang Ping-keung described the incident as "a profound tragedy" during a press conference, while Fire Services Director Andy Yeung Yan-kin revealed the massive emergency response: 391 fire engine deployments and 2,311 personnel mobilized since the blaze began. The Hong Kong Police Force has launched a comprehensive investigation expected to take three to four weeks.
Cross-border support has been activated through the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, coordinating with Guangdong Province to provide additional relief resources. This collaboration highlights the mainland's ongoing commitment to assist the HKSAR during emergencies.
The disaster has prompted urgent discussions about fire safety standards in high-density residential areas across Asian metropolises. Authorities have announced temporary shelter arrangements for displaced residents through social welfare organizations.
