Hong Kong Housing Complex Fire Response

UPDATE: December 1

As of 30 November 2025, the disaster at Wang Fuk Court has left at least 146 people confirmed dead, making it one of Hong Kong’s worst tragedies in decades according to BBC.

About 150 residents are still unaccounted for as recovery and identification efforts continue, and 79 people have been reported injured.

Thousands of families have been affected, with many displaced from their homes and relying on emergency accommodation, subsidies, and support services as the government and relief teams continue assisting those impacted by the fire.

SITUATION REPORT: November 27

On 26 November 2025, a major fire that occurred at Wang Fuk Court, a public housing complex in Tai Po, has become one of the city’s deadliest residential disasters in decades. According to BBC the blaze swept through multiple buildings, resulting in at least 94 deaths, over 70 injuries, and hundreds reported missing. More than 900 residents have been displaced and are now relying on temporary shelters. As rescue work continues into day 3, one firefighter has been killed and 11 have been injured.  

The Hong Kong government and local charities have launched emergency funds and donation drives to support affected families who are facing significant loss and long-term recovery needs.  

Give2Asia has established this fund to help families in their recovery. 

CURRENT PROGRAMS & PARTNERS

Give2Asia is supporting the work of our partners with a range of program priorities:

• Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong: Providing immediate relief such as household, small electrical appliances and furniture, as well as longer-term housing support.
• HELP for Domestic Workers: Long-term Support Fund for Migrant Domestic Worker Victims.
• Feeding Hong Kong: Distributing food to meet the ongoing needs of affected families.
• Po Leung Kuk: Providing financial aid to the families of the deceased and the injured, offer emergency accommodation services and provide emotional support to the affected residents.
• The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Offering support for pets affected, including medical care, shelter, food, grooming, foster placement, and emotional support for both pets and grieving owners.

HOW TO GIVE

All donations received by Give2Asia will help affected communities in Hong Kong. Give2Asia will publish more details on the needs emerging in the coming days and weeks—and report on every dollar granted for relief and recovery. 

Click the “Donate” button above to make a credit card donation. For large gifts or corporate giving opportunities, please get in touch with our international giving team.