Overview
- The blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po engulfed multiple high-rises after igniting on external scaffolding wrapped in netting, with rescue and recovery still underway.
- Authorities arrested eight people in connection with the disaster as probes intensify into construction practices and contractor responsibility.
- The Hong Kong government established a HK$300 million relief fund to support displaced residents and recovery efforts.
- Major donors include Anta Sports (HK$30 million), Chow Tai Fook (HK$20 million), and 361 Degrees (HK$15 million), with additional support from Alibaba, Ant, China Mobile, ByteDance and Hang Lung.
- K-pop companies and artists—including HYBE, SM, JYP, YG, aespa, Stray Kids, Riize, (G)I-DLE, EXO-CBX and Jackson Wang—announced relief donations, and the MAMA Awards canceled its red carpet and pledged HK$20 million while proceeding with a scaled-back ceremony.