Hong Kong authorities were searching on Sunday for a 68‑year‑old man who has been missing for two days after leaving his home in Tai Po.
Lau Kin‑pong left his residence at Wan Tau Tong Estate at around 3pm on Friday. His family became unable to contact him and filed a missing‑person report on Saturday.
He was last seen that afternoon on Shan Tong Road in Tai Po.
Lau is described as about 1.7 metres tall (5 feet, 7 inches), weighing 60kg (132lbs), of thin build with short white hair.
He was la...
Some residents of Wang Fuk Court, including former members of the defunct owners’ corporation, will participate as involved parties in the upcoming probe hearings investigating the deadly Tai Po fire.
Hong Kong police have recovered a credit card suspected of misuse from a sealed flat damaged in a deadly blaze in Tai Po, as residents express concerns about property safety following a recent burglary.
Hong Kong police have arrested three construction workers on suspicion of stealing HK$90,000 (US$11,510) worth of gold jewellery from Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court.
After Hong Kong authorities signalled that new legislation could be passed to forcibly acquire title deeds from homeowners at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, Jason Kong started to feel the squeeze. “It feels like we’re being pressured,” Kong, who owns a flat on the estate, told HKFP on Tuesday, a day after deputy finance chief […]
Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has launched an internal review to improve its strategies for tackling large-scale blazes following the deadly Wang Fuk Court inferno, with officers set to examine operational effectiveness and equipment use.
Director of Fire Services Andy Yeung Yan-kin said on Tuesday that his deputy for operations, Derek Armstrong Chan, would lead a new steering committee within the department to evaluate strategies.
“[The steering committee will] evaluate the operationa...
Hong Kong authorities will continue to provide an annual rental subsidy of HK$150,000 to victims displaced by the deadly Tai Po blaze until they are rehoused.
A Hong Kong official warned that homeowners affected by the deadly Tai Po fire would receive a significantly lower acquisition price if they reject the government's buy-back offer, potentially forcing legislative acquisition.
Hong Kong authorities will spend about HK$6.8 billion (US$870 million) to buy back homes damaged in the deadly Tai Po fire from flat owners, offering HK$8,000 to HK$10,500 per square foot as part of a long-term resettlement plan involving HK$4 billion in public funds.
Deputy financial secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun unveiled the plan on Saturday, ruling out on-site redevelopment of Wang Fuk Court, and saying authorities were inclined to demolish seven of the estate’s eight buildings and redeve...
More than 300 homeowners from the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po have signed a petition to be sent to Hong Kong’s leader, demanding a face-to-face meeting with government-appointed Hop On Management Company over unresolved issues.
The letter to the Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, obtained by the South China Morning Post on Sunday, bore 336 signatures – or 15 per cent of homeowners – who raised concerns in seven areas. These include the use of remaining renovation funds, the handling ...
An industrial workers’ union has urged the government to return the belongings stolen from Wang Fuk Court to the rightful owners after a suspected jewellery theft at the fire-hit estate.
Hong Kong police have implemented new security measures, including a cash limit for workers and metal detector searches, at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po following the arrest of three labourers suspected of stealing jewellery.
The family of Ho Wai-ho, a 37-year-old Hong Kong firefighter who died battling the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po in November, will receive HK$6.15 million in government financial support.
The deputy mayor of Szentmártonkáta, Hungary, resigned after a weekend incident where he allegedly assaulted a woman during a political argument while heavily intoxicated, requiring police to question him the next day.
Lawmakers and residents are proposing hi-tech aids to help elderly residents of fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, climb stairs to collect belongings from their high-rise homes.
The Hong Kong government will set aside HK$4 billion to buy out the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court flats in Tai Po, the city’s finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced the plan during the 2026 budget speech on Wednesday, days after the government unveiled its buyout plan. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong previously […]
Hong Kong firefighters were recognized at the 13th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards for their heroic response to November's deadly Tai Po fire, the city's worst in decades.
Some affected residents have continued to express reservations over a Hong Kong government plan to resettle survivors of the Tai Po fire, saying they prefer in situ development as they fear an “unfair” flat selection process will leave their families with smaller homes.
The residents urged the government to provide more clarity on how the new homes will be allocated, a day after they were offered an acquisition price of HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot, along with thousands of subsidised...
On October 19, Chinachem Tower, a commercial building in Central, caught fire while undergoing repairs. The flames spread quickly along the scaffolding nets, emitting large clouds of smoke visible across Victoria Harbour. Four people were injured, and firefighters extinguished the blaze within five hours. The news was quickly forgotten the next day. However, for Chris, a […]
The Hong Kong government is preparing a resettlement plan for owners who lost their homes in the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, including a buy-back offer.
Some Hong Kong residents displaced by the deadly Tai Po fire remain in limbo as they complained of rude or unhelpful officers on a government outreach team who failed to answer their questions about…
The Hong Kong Red Cross has raised HK$530 million (US$67.8 million) to provide emergency and long-term support to residents affected by the deadly Tai Po fire, with the NGO expecting all its relief…
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The family of deceased firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who died while battling Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in November, will receive HK$6.15 million (US$831,246) in financial assistance in recognition of his…
The Hong Kong government has deployed a 100-strong team from various departments to explain buyout plans and long-term resettlement offers to residents affected by the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po.
Residents of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, affected by a November fire, may be able to return to their homes to retrieve belongings as early as late April, according to an official.
A Hong Kong news commentator could face up to seven years in jail for allegedly posting seditious content online about the deadly Tai Po fire, after prosecutors moved his case to a higher court.
A Hong Kong official has warned victims of the deadly Tai Po fire that they will receive a significantly lower payout if they reject the government's property buy-back plan, potentially forcing authorities to use legislation for acquisition.
Hong Kong authorities have offered buy-outs to owners of flats in Wang Fuk Court, which were damaged in a deadly fire last year, opting against rebuilding the charred apartment blocks.
Hong Kong workers, including plumbers, are facing financial difficulties due to a citywide halt in facade repairs following a deadly fire in Tai Po, impacting their ability to secure work.
Hong Kong authorities are preparing rehousing plans for residents displaced by the deadly Tai Po fire, while a student was expelled from CUHK for sedition related to a petition about the incident.
