Historical eventNovember 262025

Wang Fuk Court fire

The Wang Fuk Court fire, a catastrophic fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, leaves at least 168 dead and 79 injured.

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When
Wednesday, November 26 20251 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
1st in 2026
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At a glance

Dates: 2025-11-26 – 2025-11-28.

Place: Wang Fuk Court, People's Republic of China.

Type: structure fire.

Deaths reported: 13. Casualties: 83.

What happened

On 26 November 2025, a large fire broke out at the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Tai Po District, New Territories, Hong Kong, and burned for 44 hours and 18 minutes. Seven out of the eight blocks of the complex were consumed by the fire. The incident killed 168 people, including one firefighter, and injured 79. Most casualties were found inside their apartments. It was the first five-alarm fire in Hong Kong since the 2008 Cornwall Court fire, which resulted in 4 deaths and 55 injuries,

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November 26 2025 — 1 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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