Hong Kong authorities have turned down a proposal from over 400 victims of the deadly Tai Po blaze for on-site partial redevelopment, ruling out the option as a long-term housing solution.

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.

Hong Kong catering giant Maxim's Group has intensified its annual fundraising efforts as part of Operation Santa Claus to provide emergency relief to victims of the deadly Tai Po fire and support long-term community projects.

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.

An independent committee investigating Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades has identified 14 members of Wang Fuk Court's former owners' corporation management group and seven residents as 'involved parties' who will give evidence at its hearings.

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.