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Fire Tragedy Uncovers Safety Failures at Prestige Construction

12/7/2025

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Investigators found lapses in safety oversight in the Wang Fuk Court fire.
Homeowners were misled about Prestige Construction's safety record, which had more than a dozen penalties.
Residents' complaints about fire hazards were ignored, despite assurances from the Labour Department of low risk.
Following the fire that killed at least 159 people, authorities arrested individuals linked to Prestige Construction.
A new homeowners' board began reviewing the renovation.

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Story summary

Investigators found lapses in safety oversight in the Wang Fuk Court fire.
Homeowners were misled about Prestige Construction's safety record, which had more than a dozen penalties.
Residents' complaints about fire hazards were ignored, despite assurances from the Labour Department of low risk.
Following the fire that killed at least 159 people, authorities arrested individuals linked to Prestige Construction.
A new homeowners' board began reviewing the renovation.