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The death toll from the deadly blaze at Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court has risen to 151 as officers discovered more bodies in their search, with some found burned beyond recognition. The force began its search at the last two of the seven fire-ravaged buildings – Wang Sun House and Wang Cheong House – on Monday.
Donations to victims of a devastating fire in Hong Kong have reached about $115 million after the blaze that began Wednesday claimed at least 146 lives and left thousands homeless
Authorities said on Monday that seven out of the 20 protective net samples taken from Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po had failed fire retardant standards. The eight blocks of the estate had been under renovation since July last year and were covered by scaffoldings and green mesh.
Authorities move to limit dissent as public rallies to support victims of deadly Tai Po blaze that killed 146 and left thousands homeless
The death toll from the deadly blaze in Tai Po has soared to at least 128, as authorities believed "highly flammable" styrofoam boards attached to the windows of the buildings fuelled the spread of the fire.
Tai Po South district councillor also says she will file ICAC report to probe potential corruption within Wang Fuk Court’s current incorporated owners.
If you've been scouring the Internet on how you can contribute, we've listed out disaster relief efforts in Hong Kong and where to donate.
HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Jockey Club has joined the groundswell of support that has not stopped growing since the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, by donating HK$170.2 million (S$28 million) to the disaster relief fund.
1 Dec - Donnie Yen's wife and model Cissy Wang found herself sparking the wrath of nationalistic Chinese netizens after giving her two cents about the fire at the Hung Fuk Yuen building in Tai Po, Hong Kong.
With Premier League matches among elite sport fixtures cancelled out of respect for Tai Po fire, football seemed to be a source of solace.