2 fire service contractors linked to Tai Po tragedy still running, open to new contracts

Exclusive2 fire service contractors linked to Tai Po tragedy still running, open to new contractsLawmakers concerned about public safety and potential project abandonment as SCMP investigation reveals China Status and Victory Fire’s active status3-MIN READ3-MIN2ListenPublished: 8:00am, 3 Aug 2026Two Hong Kong fire service contractors linked to alleged malpractice in the city’s deadliest blaze in decades are still in business and remain open to taking on new contracts, the South China Morning Post has learned, as lawmakers raised concerns over public safety and potential project abandonment.While enforcement actions against the two companies have yet to be completed eight months after the inferno, the Fire Services Department said it had recently concluded its investigation and would refer the cases to the disciplinary board for inquiry proceedings. But it stopped short of indicating a specific timeline.The evidential hearing into last November’s fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po exposed alleged negligence and misconduct by fire service contractors China Status Development and Engineering, and Victory Fire Engineering.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x