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Contractor Linked to Fatal Fire Convicted of Safety Violations

11/28/2025

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Prestige Construction & Engineering Co Limited, the contractor for renovations at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong, oversaw work during a fire lasting over 24 hours that killed 83 people.
The company was convicted of two safety offences in November 2023 for a previous project.
The Labour Department's records show offences only in the past two years.
The Buildings Department will take follow-up actions after inspecting Prestige's 11 ongoing projects.

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Prestige Construction & Engineering Co Limited, the contractor for renovations at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong, oversaw work during a fire lasting over 24 hours that killed 83 people.
The company was convicted of two safety offences in November 2023 for a previous project.
The Labour Department's records show offences only in the past two years.
The Buildings Department will take follow-up actions after inspecting Prestige's 11 ongoing projects.