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A 71-year-old man, surnamed Wong, breaks down in tears, saying his wife is trapped inside Wang Fuk Court as fire engulfs the housing blocks in Tai Po on November 26. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

10 pictures of 10 days of Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

A collection of pictures from Post photographers of the blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, which has claimed at least 159 lives, and its aftermath.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

K-pop girl group Twice to proceed with Hong Kong concert this weekend

Hong Kong

What does a city do after the unthinkable? It shows up

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong Baptist University suspends student union amid fire-related messages

University accused of silencing union after removing messages from campus mourning victims of the deadly Tai Po blaze and calling for justice.

A barrier has been erected blocking the ‘democracy wall’ of the Hong Kong Baptist University student union. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

500 pupils affected by Hong Kong fire resume classes at university this week

Tai Po Baptist Public School pupils studying in temporary classrooms at Education University, with support from teachers, psychologists.

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Local businesses are supporting Tai Po fire relief. Here’s how to help

Book a seven-course charity dinner or join a vintage and second-hand clothing swap, with all proceeds going to the Red Cross, and much more.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Letters | Rather than point fingers, Hongkongers should join hands to rebuild

Readers discuss the need to focus on recovery amid an official investigation of the Tai Po fire, the multiple causes of the tragedy, and Hong Kong’s retail downturn.

Mourners fold paper cranes during a memorial event held outside the Wang Fuk Court apartment blocks on December 3, in the aftermath of the deadly November 26 fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Legco poll a chance for Hong Kong to show its resilience after Tai Po fire

The election is an opportunity for the city to display maturity in the face of loss and prove civic participation can coexist with national security and solidarity.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Give pupils and parents say on axing Christmas parties, Hong Kong schools told

Disappointed students say axed Christmas celebrations would have helped take their minds off tragedy in Tai Po.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong scaffold nets come down after deadly fire as residents get more help

Authorities also double living allowance for Tai Po fire-hit households to HK$100,000.

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Just one block at Wang Fuk Court was untouched by the inferno. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘Let me stay’: residents of block unscathed by Hong Kong fire hope to return

Residents arrived at Wang Chi House for last day of collecting belongings from their homes, with some hoping to remain in familiar district.

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Government staff help residents of Wang Chi House to collect their belongings. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong lawyer who had sex with girl, 12, jailed for 3 years, 7 months

Court rejects claim by Kelvin Luk, 40, that he was in a serious and genuinely loving relationship with the 12-year-old.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

16 students who lost homes in Hong Kong fire get financial support, school supplies

Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School, which is just 10 minutes from scene of fire, also offering counselling, puts all assessments on hold.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Scaffolding nets removed across Hong Kong as firms seek to meet 3-day deadline

Workers begin taking down green mesh, a day after government orders their removal following allegations of false safety certificates issued at sites.

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Workers remove scaffolding mesh at a development project in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Jelly Tse
Urban planning

Letters | Commercialisation of Hong Kong’s public venues must come with a caveat

Readers discuss the government’s bid to open up underused public venues, call for a Firefighters’ Day, and take issue with the sensationalisation of news.

Dancers perform at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre piazza on November 16, as part of the Asia+ Festival programme this year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Basic Law

Hong Kong’s connectivity, talent can foster legal cooperation: minister, expert

City’s views on transnational laws are influential, expert says, as representatives from over 25 jurisdictions meet at Hong Kong Legal Week forum.

Law

Legal Tales | Time for solidarity after Hong Kong blaze as Bar relaunches pro bono scheme

The Bar has a long history of offering free services, but the new scheme leverages NGO partnerships to ensure there is wider access to justice.

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Editorial | Domestic helpers deserve praise for heroism in Tai Po fire

Hong Kong’s domestic helpers should get equal attention for their recent heroism and daily efforts that help hold the community together.

People gathered on November 30 to pay tribute to the victims of the Wang Fuk Court fire. More than 200 foreign workers were employed and living with families in the housing estate before it became an inferno on November 26. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Property firm ISS insists it has ‘admin role’, but Hong Kong watchdog disagrees

Property Management Services Authority vows to rigorously follow up on any suspected breaches in wake of deadly Wang Fuk Court fire.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Digging through Hong Kong’s disaster site left them wanting to cry

Head of Disaster Victim Identification Unit describes difficult conditions team faced in search for bodies at Wang Fuk Court after inferno.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Beijing slams ‘external hostile forces’ for exploiting deadly fire in Hong Kong

Office for Safeguarding National Security condemns ‘small clique of external hostile forces’ for ‘stirring up trouble and taking advantage of the chaos’.

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Four people have been arrested on suspicion of seditious intent under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong travel agency probed for revealing closure day before it folded

M&F Lucky Holiday, which owes 1,500 customers about HK$1.7 million for cancelled tours, could be in breach of Travel Industry Ordinance.

A screenshot of website of M&F Lucky Holiday. Licensed travel agencies are required to provide notice of their intention to close at least 14 days in advance. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Letters | Safety lapses in Hong Kong’s construction industry must be fixed

Readers discuss an overhaul of the project tendering process, more raids at renovation sites, high-rise building design, and deploying the emergency alert system.

Education

As I see it | Hong Kong will miss its most popular philosopher

Lee Tien-ming, who died last week, wrote for the curious and critical reader rather than fellow academics, and local literary fans embraced him.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Brief return to fire-hit Hong Kong estate for some residents – as it happened

Authorities also say scaffolding mesh on about 200 buildings across the city must be taken down within three days.

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Residents of Wang Chi House returned home to collect some of their belongings. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Hong Kong man, 87, with dementia found dead 9 days after going missing

Leung Woon-yew discovered by volunteer search team in bushy area near top of Por Lo Shan at 12.40pm on Tuesday.

Leung Woon-yew, 87, has been found dead. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Exclusive | ‘Market is rotten’: Hong Kong fire exposes greedy building renovation business

Skyrocketing costs and stock of old estates turn an industry rife with bid-rigging and collusive conduct into a gold mine, experts say.

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Editorial | Independent probe into fire and Legco poll go-ahead important steps forward

Judge-led review committee will enable systematic reforms while new lawmakers will work with government to follow up on the necessary changes.

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