On November 26th, 2025, a fire broke out at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong—quickly becoming the city’s deadliest residential fire in nearly 80 years. What began as a small spark on renovation scaffolding spread with shocking speed, racing up the exterior of the building and jumping to multiple towers.
Timestamps
00:00 intro
00:25 The Outbreak
01:28 The Spread
02:22 The Human cost
03:02 The Aftermath
Residents received little to no warning. Stairwells filled with smoke. Families, elderly residents, and domestic workers were trapped inside as the flames engulfed seven of the estate’s eight towers.
In this full-length documentary, we break down:
• How the fire started
• Why it spread so rapidly
• The failures in renovation safety
• The human stories of loss, survival, and heroism
• The investigations, arrests, and oversight failures
• How this tragedy is reshaping building safety standards across Hong Kong
The Wang Fuk Court fire is more than a disaster—it is a turning point for one of the world’s densest cities. This video aims to honor the victims by revealing the truth behind the catastrophe and the lessons the world must learn.
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