7 People, 2 Companies Charged Over Hong Kong Fire That Killed 168 People
Consultancy firm Will Power Architects Company, and the main contractor, Prestige Construction & Engineering Co., have been charged with manslaughter.
TL;DR
- Seven people and two companies charged over Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades.
- The fire, which occurred on Nov. 26, 2025, killed 168 people.
- The blaze spread through seven apartment buildings in the Tai Po district.
- Renovations were underway at Wang Fuk Court when the fire started.
- Charged parties include consultancy firm Will Power Architects Company and contractor Prestige Construction & Engineering Co.
- Charges include manslaughter and conspiracy.