Accountability Amidst Ruin: Lessons from the Tai Po Fire The devastating fire that ravaged the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on November 26, 2025, left a lasting scar on the city's conscience.
The blaze claimed 168 lives and displaced over 5,000 residents, sparking widespread outrage and calls for accountability.
Prestige Construction and Engineering, the renovation contractor tasked with upgrading the fire safety systems at Wang Fuk Court, bears primary responsibility for the tragedy.