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At least 13 dead in Tai Po level-five fire

  • By: Wing Chi HO、CHAN Wing YiuEdited by: SIU Tsz Hang、LAI Uen Ling
  • 2025-11-26

A No.5 alarm fire erupted at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, leaving at least 13 dead, including one firefighter, officials said.

As of 6pm, there are at least five injuries, including three that were critically injured. One person  was in serious condition, and one was in stable condition. 

Nine people felt unwell and were sent to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital and Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment.

Police have set up a hotline 1878999, for the public to inquire about information on the casualties of the fire.

The blaze spreads through Hong Fu Court’s exterior as it is undergoing renovations, with scaffolding surrounding all eight blocks. (Gigi Ho Wing-chi, The Young Reporter)
Some residents remained trapped in their flats at 9pm. (Gigi Ho Wing-chi, The Young Reporter)
Some residents remained trapped in their flats at 9pm. (Gigi Ho Wing-chi, The Young Reporter)
The Fire Services Department received a report of the blaze at 2:51pm and upgraded it to No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22pm. (Gigi Ho Wing-chi, The Young Reporter)
The police and ambulance crews monitor traffic in Tai Po Road. (Gigi Ho Wing-chi, The Young Reporter)
Bus services are suspended as several roads in Tai Po have been closed. (Gigi Ho Wing-chi, The Young Reporter)

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The Young Reporter (TYR) started as a newspaper in 1969. Today, it is published across multiple media platforms and updated constantly to bring the latest news and analyses to its readers.

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