Nearly a Year After Wang Fuk Court Fire, Inspection Report Still Unpublished
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Nearly a year after the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire. On 5 November 2026, the Housing Bureau said in reply to a Ming Pao enquiry that the Wang Fuk Court building inspection report is still incomplete, and that the overall damage assessment of the 7 affected blocks may involve future discussions with insurers over fire insurance claims, so it is not appropriate to publish the report's contents at present. The report also mentioned that 13 households have stated they do not intend to take part in the government's acquisition scheme.
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- 明報·即時港聞Housing Bureau: Wang Fuk Court Inspection Report May Involve Fire Insurance Claims, Not Appropriate to Release Now
In a reply to Ming Pao's enquiry, the Housing Bureau said the inspection report on Wang Fuk Court is still incomplete, and the overall damage assessment of the 7 affected blocks may involve future discussions with insurers over fire insurance claims, so it is not appropriate to release the report's contents at present. Nearly a year after the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire, 13 households have said they do not plan to take part in the government's acquisition scheme.
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