Wang Fuk Court

Wang Fuk Court is a residential estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong, that was significantly damaged by a fire. Following the blaze, the Hong Kong government initiated a special rehousing scheme, offering to buy back flats from owners. The scheme has seen overwhelming acceptance, with over 99% of the 1,984 flat owners agreeing to sell their properties. A small number of holdouts remained, facing potential compulsory acquisition. The fire also led to legal repercussions, with 259 charges filed against companies and individuals for allegedly using non-fire-retardant materials and failing to meet safety obligations during repair works. Furthermore, the engineering consultant for a HK$336 million renovation project at Wang Fuk Court, Will Power Architects, has been ordered to be wound up by a court over an unspecified debt. The events have prompted the government to pledge reforms to building maintenance regulations and emergency response.