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More heros from the Tai Po fire. Catabay carried her employers child from the 23rd floor down the fire escape and didn't stop til she was safe. Verador carried her employer's 2 yr old child in one hand and supported the grandmother in another through the smoke to safety.
December 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
More heros from the Tai Po fire. Catabay carried her employers child from the 23rd floor down the fire escape and didn't stop til she was safe. Verador carried her employer's 2 yr old child in one hand and supported the grandmother in another through the smoke to safety.
Today's photos from Tai Po
December 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Today's photos from Tai Po
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If tourists in Hong Kong visit one Taoist temple, it usually is the Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road in Central. But my favourite Man Mo Temple -- which I think is more atmospheric -- is actually located in Tai Po.
December 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
If tourists in Hong Kong visit one Taoist temple, it usually is the Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road in Central. But my favourite Man Mo Temple -- which I think is more atmospheric -- is actually located in Tai Po.
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To further clarify, the current Owners' Corporation opposed the renovation contract from the start and wanted to cancel it but couldn't bcuz it's already signed. While the previous OC was the one that reviewed and signed the contract. Peggy Wong served as consultant for the previous OC
DAB’s Peggy Wong, who defended the Wang Fuk Court Owners Corporation in Aug 2024 because they were doing a good job with repairs, is now reporting the OC to the police and ICAC for misconduct, negligence, and corruption
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December 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
To further clarify, the current Owners' Corporation opposed the renovation contract from the start and wanted to cancel it but couldn't bcuz it's already signed. While the previous OC was the one that reviewed and signed the contract. Peggy Wong served as consultant for the previous OC
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They saved: $105,800 HKD (~$13,600 USD)
That's the cost of 151 lives (or more)
That's the cost of 151 lives (or more)
December 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
They saved: $105,800 HKD (~$13,600 USD)
That's the cost of 151 lives (or more)
That's the cost of 151 lives (or more)
A small Lennon Wall, with messages of solidarity and blessings for the city in a nearby tunnel, a few onlookers pause to read the notes and take pictures.
December 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A small Lennon Wall, with messages of solidarity and blessings for the city in a nearby tunnel, a few onlookers pause to read the notes and take pictures.
As the workday ends in Hong Kong, the city's residents leaving their offices make a detour into Tai Po to offer flowers and Pat their respects to the victims of the fire. Lines are significantly shorter than yesterday but the atmosphere of a respectful hush remains despite the crowd.
December 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
As the workday ends in Hong Kong, the city's residents leaving their offices make a detour into Tai Po to offer flowers and Pat their respects to the victims of the fire. Lines are significantly shorter than yesterday but the atmosphere of a respectful hush remains despite the crowd.
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Seven samples of the scaffold netting from Wang Fuk Court did not meet fire retardant standards, according to HK Chief Secretary Eric Chan. The ICAC has also found that compliant netting was mixed in with non-compliant netting in order to evade patrols.
大埔宏福苑五級火｜陳國基：宏福苑7個棚網樣本未達阻燃測試標準 (16:02) - 20251201 - 港聞
政務司長陳國基表示，當局於大埔宏福苑的宏泰、宏道、宏志、宏仁閣檢取20個棚網樣本，其中7個位處高、中、低層不同地方的樣本未達阻燃測試標準。保安局長鄧炳強早前曾指棚網初步測試合乎標準，鄧炳強今日解釋指，在火勢猛烈時，調查人員起初只能在宏志閣地下檢取樣本測試，並發現合乎標準，但其後認為情况與各界觀察不一致，所以火勢受控後再於事發大廈檢取樣本。
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December 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Seven samples of the scaffold netting from Wang Fuk Court did not meet fire retardant standards, according to HK Chief Secretary Eric Chan. The ICAC has also found that compliant netting was mixed in with non-compliant netting in order to evade patrols.
Female resident of Wang Fuk Estate sacrificed own opportunity to escape fire by going door to door in inform neighbors of the fire, saving the lives of 4 people and 1 dog. Her husband says that she held onto her principles to the end and would not have regretted her decision.
December 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Female resident of Wang Fuk Estate sacrificed own opportunity to escape fire by going door to door in inform neighbors of the fire, saving the lives of 4 people and 1 dog. Her husband says that she held onto her principles to the end and would not have regretted her decision.
The remains of 8 more victims of the Tai Po fire have been recovered, bringing the new death toll to 151. Around 40 persons remain missing.
December 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The remains of 8 more victims of the Tai Po fire have been recovered, bringing the new death toll to 151. Around 40 persons remain missing.
HK media outlet i-Cable, citing the police: Some bodies from the Tai Po fire have been reduced to ashes, they cannot rule out that a of the missing persons can be recovered.
December 1, 2025 at 9:23 AM
HK media outlet i-Cable, citing the police: Some bodies from the Tai Po fire have been reduced to ashes, they cannot rule out that a of the missing persons can be recovered.
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ICAC alleges that, in order to replace mesh netting damaged by typhoons, "someone" purchased substandard mesh netting from a local supplier at the price of $54/roll in july. And used up-to-spec mesh netting only at the bottom of the scaffoldings as a cover
December 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
ICAC alleges that, in order to replace mesh netting damaged by typhoons, "someone" purchased substandard mesh netting from a local supplier at the price of $54/roll in july. And used up-to-spec mesh netting only at the bottom of the scaffoldings as a cover
Tenants affected by the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong are reporting that their greedy landlords have already claimed the emergency relief funds, saying the funds needed to be shared between landlord and tenant.
December 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Tenants affected by the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong are reporting that their greedy landlords have already claimed the emergency relief funds, saying the funds needed to be shared between landlord and tenant.
HKCourtNews reports that Miles Kwan, the activist who was arrested for launching a petition demanding accountability and an independent investigation into the Tai Po fire has been granted police bail and has left Cheung Sha Wan police station.
December 1, 2025 at 7:35 AM
HKCourtNews reports that Miles Kwan, the activist who was arrested for launching a petition demanding accountability and an independent investigation into the Tai Po fire has been granted police bail and has left Cheung Sha Wan police station.
Local journalist Boomhead reports that the two arrested, ex-District Councillor Kenneth Cheung might have been arrested after he verbally confronted the government backed "Community Care Teams";…
November 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Local journalist Boomhead reports that the two arrested, ex-District Councillor Kenneth Cheung might have been arrested after he verbally confronted the government backed "Community Care Teams";…
HK01 reports the number of arrested is now 2.
Yahoo News reports that ex-District Councillor Kenneth Chung Kam-hung has been arrested by HK National Security Department police officers from his home in Fanling District.
November 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
HK01 reports the number of arrested is now 2.
Yahoo News reports that ex-District Councillor Kenneth Chung Kam-hung has been arrested by HK National Security Department police officers from his home in Fanling District.
November 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Yahoo News reports that ex-District Councillor Kenneth Chung Kam-hung has been arrested by HK National Security Department police officers from his home in Fanling District.
Since earlier today, an endless stream of Hong Kongers have come to Tai Po to pay their respects and mourn the lives lost to the fire. Some people estimate that they have waited in line for up to 2 hours so they could lay down their flowers.
November 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Since earlier today, an endless stream of Hong Kongers have come to Tai Po to pay their respects and mourn the lives lost to the fire. Some people estimate that they have waited in line for up to 2 hours so they could lay down their flowers.
A small bunch of flowers, a city in mourning.
November 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A small bunch of flowers, a city in mourning.
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State-backed Hong Kong newspaper Ta Kung Pao has taken down an investigative report published on 28 Nov which cited industry sources saying building maintenance works effectively controlled by cartel, rife with corrupt practices in tender process, widespread cost and corner-cutting in materials.
November 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
State-backed Hong Kong newspaper Ta Kung Pao has taken down an investigative report published on 28 Nov which cited industry sources saying building maintenance works effectively controlled by cartel, rife with corrupt practices in tender process, widespread cost and corner-cutting in materials.
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As a HKer, yes this is wild. As a China reporter, this is 💯 standard. See this piece from state news agency Xinhua to understand how the recovery must unfold:
“With the firm support of the Central Gov’t, the HKSAR Gov’t WILL LEAD ALL SECTORS OF SOCIETY to overcome the difficulties and move forward”
“With the firm support of the Central Gov’t, the HKSAR Gov’t WILL LEAD ALL SECTORS OF SOCIETY to overcome the difficulties and move forward”
November 30, 2025 at 10:43 AM
As a HKer, yes this is wild. As a China reporter, this is 💯 standard. See this piece from state news agency Xinhua to understand how the recovery must unfold:
“With the firm support of the Central Gov’t, the HKSAR Gov’t WILL LEAD ALL SECTORS OF SOCIETY to overcome the difficulties and move forward”
“With the firm support of the Central Gov’t, the HKSAR Gov’t WILL LEAD ALL SECTORS OF SOCIETY to overcome the difficulties and move forward”
On the way back to Tai Po and those heading in the same direction are already clearly visible by the white flowers they are carrying.
November 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
On the way back to Tai Po and those heading in the same direction are already clearly visible by the white flowers they are carrying.
Inmediahk reports that Miles Kwan has been confirmed arrested and was seen being escorted back to his residence by police officers to have his home searched.
November 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Inmediahk reports that Miles Kwan has been confirmed arrested and was seen being escorted back to his residence by police officers to have his home searched.
Images of the interior of apartments ravaged by fire are slowly emerging on social media. The scale of damage and totality of destruction is unsettling.
November 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Images of the interior of apartments ravaged by fire are slowly emerging on social media. The scale of damage and totality of destruction is unsettling.