HKSAR Independent Committee Probes Tai Po Fire
HKSAR Independent Committee held its first meeting on Dec 19, outlining priorities from probing causes and safety issues to reviewing tender processes following the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po.
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HKSAR Removes Scaffold Nets from 230 Private Buildings
All 230 private buildings in Hong Kong have had external scaffold nets removed as of December 9, 2025. New on-site sampling and certification rules for nets will begin this week.
Wang Fuk Court Fire in Hong Kong Claims 159 Lives, Many Maintenance Workers
A deadly blaze at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court has claimed 159 lives, including maintenance workers. Unions and the SAR government are providing relief as investigations begin.
Aftermath of Tai Po Blaze: 15 Detained as Death Toll Reaches 156
Fifteen maintenance workers have been detained on suspicion of manslaughter after a residential fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, claimed 156 lives, with 30 still missing.
150 Missing, 83 Injured in Tai Po Residential Fire
The HKSAR government reports 150 missing and 83 injured after a fire at a Tai Po residential complex, prompting calls for smarter fire-prevention measures.
Hong Kong ICAC Arrests Two Over Deadly Wang Fuk Court Fire
Hong Kong’s ICAC arrested two engineering directors over the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 94 people, underscoring global demands for building safety and accountability.
Death Toll Rises to 61 in Iraq Hypermarket Blaze
The death toll from a hypermarket fire in Kut, Iraq, rose to 61, as officials highlight urgent fire safety and evacuation challenges.