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Community Demands Urgent Rehousing After Deadly Fires

1/8/2026

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The community calls for swift rehousing for victims of the Wang Fuk Court fire, which killed at least 161.
On January 5, a fire at Shek Kip Mei Estate killed one, injured eight, with 250 residents evacuated.
On January 5, a Tsuen Wan fire evacuated more than 150 residents.
On January 8, Lam Tin Estate fire forced over 300 residents to flee, believed to be caused by a short circuit.

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The community calls for swift rehousing for victims of the Wang Fuk Court fire, which killed at least 161.
On January 5, a fire at Shek Kip Mei Estate killed one, injured eight, with 250 residents evacuated.
On January 5, a Tsuen Wan fire evacuated more than 150 residents.
On January 8, Lam Tin Estate fire forced over 300 residents to flee, believed to be caused by a short circuit.