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DisasterHong Kong·19 Oct 2026

Tai Po fire prompts calls for public accountability

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A fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, burned for more than 44 hours last November, resulting in the loss of 168 lives and the destruction of numerous homes. The incident, described as the city’s worst disaster in recent memory, prompted a sense of community response among the residents. The event highlighted failures in the overlapping systems…

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