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One week after the deadly Tai Po fire in Hong Kong

Families mourn their loved ones who died in the blaze at Wang Fuk Court, while residents lay tributes throughout Tai Po.

Llewellyn Cheung,Chieu Luu,Sophie LiandCrystal Wu

Published: 1:41pm, 3 Dec 2025

December 3 marks one week since a devastating fire started at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po. The five alarm blaze was Hong Kong’s deadliest in seven decades. At least 156 people are confirmed dead, and authorities are still working on recovering and identifying victims. Hong Kong observed three days of mourning for the victims of the fire. Families of the deceased took part in traditional Taoist ceremonies at the site. Thousands laid flowers and other tributes at a makeshift altar and other areas in the neighbourhood.

One week after the deadly Tai Po fire in Hong Kong

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Families mourn their loved ones who died in the blaze at Wang Fuk Court, while residents lay tributes throughout Tai Po.

Families mourn their loved ones who died in the blaze at Wang Fuk Court, while residents lay tributes throughout Tai Po.