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Tai Po Fire Survivors Face Eviction Amid Legal Aid Efforts

1/6/2026

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By January 31, residents displaced by the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, face eviction from temporary accommodations.
The fire occurred on November 26, killing at least 161 people and displacing nearly 5,000.
The Legal Aid Department announced a task force to help affected individuals pursue legal claims.
Five taxi drivers were arrested for attempting to fraudulently claim reimbursements for free transportation offered to fire survivors.

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By January 31, residents displaced by the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, face eviction from temporary accommodations.
The fire occurred on November 26, killing at least 161 people and displacing nearly 5,000.
The Legal Aid Department announced a task force to help affected individuals pursue legal claims.
Five taxi drivers were arrested for attempting to fraudulently claim reimbursements for free transportation offered to fire survivors.