About 1,900 families who lived in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court will return in batches to their fire-ravaged homes from April 20.Nearly five months after the deadly blaze in Tai Po engulfed seven of the estate’s eight buildings, the Government arranged for residents to visit the devastated flats to collect their belongings and bid farewell to their homes.According to Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing, around 6,000 residents have booked slots to return, while 47 households opted out, with many deciding against the trip after seeing pictures of their ruined flats.
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SUN · 2026-04-19 · 08:23 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0419-70714
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Returning to a fire-ravaged home in Wang Fuk Court: what to prepare
Following a deadly fire nearly five months ago, approximately 1,900 families from Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court will begin returning to their homes on April 20. The government organized visits for residents to collect belongings and see their fire-ravaged flats in the Tai Po estate, which affected seven of the eight buildings.
Emily HungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-19 · 08:23 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Following a deadly fire nearly five months ago, approximately 1,900 families from Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court will begin returning to their homes on April 20. The government organized visits for residents to collect belongings and see their fire-ravaged flats in the Tai Po estate, which affected seven of the eight buildings. Around 6,000 residents have scheduled visits, while 47 households have opted out, many after seeing images of the damage. Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing oversaw the arrangements for the return.
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47 households opted out, with many deciding against the trip after seeing pictures of their ruined flats.
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Around 6,000 residents have booked slots to return.
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The government arranged for residents to visit the devastated flats to collect their belongings.
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About 1,900 families who lived in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court will return in batches to their fire-ravaged homes from April 20.
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