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Hong Kong housing secretary resigns over deadly Tai Po fire

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Briefings

A deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court tower blocks in Tai Po killed at least 10 people, making it the deadliest incident in Hong Kong since 1948. The blaze occurred during renovation work on seven 31-storey buildings. No specific cause is confirmed in the available evidence, and the exact number of fatalities remains uncertain.

Key points

• The Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po sustained a fire during renovation work, resulting in at least 10 deaths.
• This event occurred in 2026 and was the deadliest fire in Hong Kong since 1948.

Context

This incident occurred in the northern Tai Po district of Hong Kong during renovation work on seven 31-storey tower blocks. It is the deadliest fire in the city since 1948, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the region.

Limitations

The evidence does not specify the exact number of fatalities, only that at least 10 people died. The precise cause of the fire is not confirmed, and the evidence does not provide details on the timeline of the incident beyond the date of publication.

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