《CVRHK》［Local news］Independent Committee to Hold Direction Conference on Wang Fuk Court Fire Inquiry
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［20 Jan 2026］
A devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has become one of Hong Kong’s most serious residential disasters in recent years, prompting extensive forensic work, large‑scale government mobilisation, and significant public concern. The following summary synthesises information from official Hong Kong sources and local‑media‑style reporting, presented in a professional news format. Authorities confirmed that the blaze at Wang Fuk Court resulted in 168 fatalities, according to police updates following the completion of forensic examinations. Victims ranged from infants to the elderly, with ages spanning from six months to 98 years. Among the deceased were construction workers, interior decorators, and several foreign domestic helpers. The scale of the tragedy has placed the incident among the deadliest building fires in Hong Kong’s recent history.
Police announced that all remains recovered from the scene have been positively identified, and no unidentified victims remain. Four individuals were pronounced dead after being transported to hospital, while the remaining 164 bodies were found at the scene. Families of all victims have been notified. In the aftermath of the fire, the Hong Kong Government established three dedicated task forces to coordinate investigation, emergency support, and accommodation arrangements for displaced residents. The task forces include force on investigation and regulation, and relocation support for affected households.
A government‑established Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court has received overwhelming public response. Depending on the reporting date, donations ranged from HK$3.4 billion to HK$3.8 billion, with an additional HK$300 million in start‑up capital from the government. Total fund size reached approximately HK$3.7–4.1 billion. The fund aims to assist residents in rebuilding their homes, provide long‑term welfare support and offer sustained relief for families of the deceased. Authorities have coordinated temporary housing for survivors, while NGOs and district organisations continue to provide counselling, daily necessities, and logistical support. The scale of the tragedy has prompted citywide solidarity, with volunteers and community groups mobilising to assist affected families.
Independent Committee to Hold Direction Conference on Wang Fuk Court Fire Inquiry
The Independent Committee examining the fatal fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po will convene a direction conference tomorrow, setting out procedural arrangements for the inquiry’s upcoming hearings. According to the Committee, the session will address administrative matters including the identification of individuals, organisations, and their legal representatives who intend to participate in subsequent hearings. The conference will also outline the structure and timetable for the inquiry’s next stages.The meeting will be open to the public, in line with the Committee’s commitment to transparency as it investigates one of Hong Kong’s most serious residential fire incidents in recent years.
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