November fire
Coverage of November fire in the Nexus archive.
- Committee hears final arguments in probe of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades
An independent committee is concluding its inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, which killed 168 people at Wang Fuk Court in November. The investigation heard arguments about factors like disabled fire alarms, non-fire-retardant materials, and property management errors, while residents criticized attempts to deflect responsibility.
- Hong Kong banks replace burnt cash from residents of fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court
Hong Kong’s note-issuing banks are replacing burnt cash for residents of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, following emergency measures introduced by the city’s Monetary Authority and lenders to support victims of the November fire. The financial losses became evident as residents returned to collect belongings during a 15-day government operation.