Housing Department Refutes Misinformation on Wang Fuk Court Fire Victims’ Temporary Housing

Hong Kong Housing Department Refutes False Claims about Fire Victims’ Interim Housing

The Housing Department of Hong Kong issued a clarification Monday regarding misleading social media comments about the living conditions of Wang Fuk Court fire victims in Tai Po. The department emphatically stated that claims about affected residents being housed in units with unfurnished floors are factually incorrect, noting that no displaced residents are currently occupying any of the interim housing units.

The department urged the public to disregard the false information circulating online and provided dedicated hotlines for those affected by the incident. Residents seeking transitional housing assistance under the Housing Bureau can call 3611 8482, while those with inquiries about interim housing and transit centers operated by the Housing Department can contact 2658 4430.

The Wang Fuk Court fire, which occurred in the Tai Po district, is among several recent incidents that have highlighted ongoing concerns about housing safety and emergency accommodation in Hong Kong’s densely populated residential areas. Officials have been working to provide appropriate temporary housing solutions for affected families while maintaining transparency about available resources.

Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has turned attention to constitutional education with preparations for an upcoming Constitution Day seminar. The event, scheduled for December 4, will be jointly organized by the HKSAR Government and the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, with support from the Endeavour Education Centre.

Constitution Day, established by the Standing Committee of the 12th National People’s Congress in 2014, aims to enhance public understanding of the constitutional framework underpinning both mainland China and Hong Kong. The day features various educational activities designed to promote awareness and implementation of constitutional principles.

This year’s seminar, themed “The Constitution and the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation,” will explore how the constitution serves as a foundation for national development and modernization. Professor Han Dayuan, a member of the HKSAR Basic Law Committee under the Standing Committee of the NPC and professor at Renmin Law School, will deliver the keynote address.

A panel discussion moderated by Mrs. Rita Fan of the Endeavour Education Centre will follow, featuring distinguished participants including Professor Lau Siu-kai, consultant of the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies, and Mr. David Lie from the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. The discussion will examine the constitution’s role in China’s national rejuvenation and Hong Kong’s position within the “one country, two systems” framework.

The event will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on multiple platforms, including the Information Services Department website, the news.gov.hk Facebook page, the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau’s Facebook page, and Radio Television Hong Kong TV 32. A recording will also be made available on the CMAB website afterward.

For residents seeking additional information about Constitution Day activities and resources, the government has established a dedicated webpage at www.cmab.gov.hk/en/issues/constitution_day.htm.