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Public Inquiry Reveals Flaws in Fire Safety at Hong Kong Blaze

4/17/2026

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The deadly November 2025 fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 residents.
A public inquiry found the owners’ corporation struggled to enforce the use of fire-resistant materials during renovations.
Tony Tsui Moon-come, the management committee chairman, said Prestige Construction claimed there were no legal requirements for fire-retardant materials.
The committee persuaded the contractor to buy fire-resistant boards but could not remove the polyfoam already installed.

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The deadly November 2025 fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 residents.
A public inquiry found the owners’ corporation struggled to enforce the use of fire-resistant materials during renovations.
Tony Tsui Moon-come, the management committee chairman, said Prestige Construction claimed there were no legal requirements for fire-retardant materials.
The committee persuaded the contractor to buy fire-resistant boards but could not remove the polyfoam already installed.