Wang Fuk Court Fire (Source: www.hk01.com) Tai Po's been home to me for over a decade. Words can't describe how heartbroken and devastated to see how a single spark has led thousands of residents losing their home, and even their loved ones. Here's what happened in case you're not aware of the incident: On the 26th of November 2025, a quiet Wednesday afternoon in Tai Po, Hong Kong, a single spark turned Wang Fuk Court into a towering inferno. By the time the flames were extinguished more than 24 hours later, at least 140 people were dead, dozens more injured, and over 100 remained missing. Seven out of eight towers in this housing complex, home to thousands of residents, had been gutted in the city’s worst fire disaster in nearly eighty years. (one tower within the complex has not been affected by the fire and was evacuated) So, what went wrong exactly? The government and some early official statements blamed the bamboo scaffolding, stating that it's the main reaso...
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