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Fire Services Department ( Hong Kong)

The latest news and top stories on the Fire Services Department in Hong Kong. A prominent Hong Kong-based governmental body, the Fire Services Department (HKFSD) is dedicated to protecting life and property from fire and other calamities. Its main areas of focus include fire suppression and rescue services on land and sea, fire protection and prevention and emergency ambulance services. The HKFSD also advises the public on fire safety and enforces related regulations. Established in 1868, it is recognised as one of the world’s busiest fire brigades, committed to community safety and continuous operational improvement.

Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on December 10, days after a devastating fire broke out. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong fires and safety

Letters | Hong Kong cannot allow a wait-and-see approach to fire safety

Readers discuss fire safety compliance, palliative care, and the diversity of religious life in Singapore.

2 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: John Lee hails ‘role models’ as firefighters feted

25 Feb 2026 - 1:12AM

Hong Kong society

Letters | How Tai Po fire exposed weakness in Hong Kong contract governance

10 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘Darkest corner’: firefighters haunted by Hong Kong blaze but vow to keep serving

Firefighters recount extreme challenges of operation at Wang Fuk Court, with some struggling emotionally after finding so many bodies.

5 Dec 2025 - 10:37AM

Firefighters are seen outside the Tai Po fire on December 4. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong society

Letters | Commercialisation of Hong Kong’s public venues must come with a caveat

Readers discuss the government’s bid to open up underused public venues, call for a Firefighters’ Day, and take issue with the sensationalisation of news.

4 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘Our spirit is tougher’: Hong Kong fire survivor’s ordeal and rescue

After hours trapped in the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze, resident William Li recounts the desperate rescue of himself and two neighbours.

29 Nov 2025 - 9:40AM

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Video | Hongkongers rally to support those affected by Tai Po housing estate fire

Volunteers offered food, supplies, services and their time to help people affected by the deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court.

28 Nov 2025 - 6:15PM

00:59

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Video | Memorials for ‘superhero’ firefighter who lost life in Hong Kong blaze

Ho Wai-ho was dispatched to fight a 5-alarm fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court complex.

28 Nov 2025 - 5:39PM

South Korea

South Korea high-rise fire safety under scrutiny after Hong Kong tragedy

Safety concerns spike as many of South Korea’s ageing buildings lack both essential sprinklers and noncombustible cladding.

28 Nov 2025 - 4:44PM

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Video | Hong Kong Tai Po fire rescue operations enter day 3

Hong Kong leader John Lee has ordered inspections of all public housing estates undergoing major renovations.

28 Nov 2025 - 1:49PM

02:19

Accidents and personal safety

Video | Timeline: How Hong Kong’s deadly fire in Tai Po unfolded

Three people arrested for manslaughter as police search, seize documents at offices of housing estate’s building maintenance firm in San Po Kong.

27 Nov 2025 - 5:15PM

03:28

Hong Kong fires and safety

Video | At least 36 dead, 279 missing as major fire rages at Hong Kong housing estate

At least 36 people, including a firefighter, have been killed and at least 29 others injured and 279 still missing in a fire that started in the afternoon.

27 Nov 2025 - 3:14AM

Hong Kong fires and safety

Video | At least 12 dead in Tai Po fire in Hong Kong

Police said they received multiple reports of people trapped in a building where the blaze started.

27 Nov 2025 - 3:14AM

Hong Kong fires and safety

Video | Residents trapped in burning buildings in Tai Po

Blaze at Wang Fuk Court was initially classified as a No 1 alarm fire but was quickly raised to No 4 by 3.34pm.

27 Nov 2025 - 3:14AM

Major fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po leaves 2 severely burnt, residents trapped

01:24

Accidents and personal safety

Wall of Hong Kong’s Lee Theatre Plaza catches fire at lunchtime

Flames put out at around 1.20pm after fire department deployed a water jet and rescue team equipped with breathing apparatus to scene.

25 Nov 2025 - 9:11PMvideocam

An exterior wall of a shopping centre in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay caught fire during the lunch hour on Tuesday. Photo: Handout

Accidents and personal safety

Blaze on Hong Kong barge in Yau Ma Tei typhoon shelter triggers smoke alert

Fire Services Department advises people affected by smoke or unusual odour to stay indoors, keep windows and doors closed.

11 Nov 2025 - 8:54PM

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong aims to install smart fire alarms in 3,600 old buildings

Detection system employs the Internet of Things technology to detect and report fires in minutes, authorities say.

24 Oct 2025 - 10:58PM

Accidents and personal safety

Firefighters battling fire raging for 7 hours at Hong Kong recycling site

Firefighters still dealing with blaze at junction of Tsing Sheung Road and Hong Wan Road at 11am on Tuesday, seven hours after fire broke out.

23 Sep 2025 - 3:21PM

A fire has broken out at a recycling site in Tsing Yi near Stonecutters Bridge. Photo: Sun Yeung

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Fire Services Department ( Hong Kong)

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Letters | Hong Kong cannot allow a wait-and-see approach to fire safety

Readers discuss fire safety compliance, palliative care, and the diversity of religious life in Singapore.

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: John Lee hails ‘role models’ as firefighters feted

Letters | How Tai Po fire exposed weakness in Hong Kong contract governance

‘Darkest corner’: firefighters haunted by Hong Kong blaze but vow to keep serving

Firefighters recount extreme challenges of operation at Wang Fuk Court, with some struggling emotionally after finding so many bodies.

Letters | Commercialisation of Hong Kong’s public venues must come with a caveat

Readers discuss the government’s bid to open up underused public venues, call for a Firefighters’ Day, and take issue with the sensationalisation of news.

‘Our spirit is tougher’: Hong Kong fire survivor’s ordeal and rescue

After hours trapped in the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze, resident William Li recounts the desperate rescue of himself and two neighbours.

.css-rcruog{color:#C79A00;}Video | Hongkongers rally to support those affected by Tai Po housing estate fire

Volunteers offered food, supplies, services and their time to help people affected by the deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court.

Video | Memorials for ‘superhero’ firefighter who lost life in Hong Kong blaze

Ho Wai-ho was dispatched to fight a 5-alarm fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court complex.

South Korea high-rise fire safety under scrutiny after Hong Kong tragedy

Safety concerns spike as many of South Korea’s ageing buildings lack both essential sprinklers and noncombustible cladding.

Video | Hong Kong Tai Po fire rescue operations enter day 3

Hong Kong leader John Lee has ordered inspections of all public housing estates undergoing major renovations.

Video | Timeline: How Hong Kong’s deadly fire in Tai Po unfolded

Three people arrested for manslaughter as police search, seize documents at offices of housing estate’s building maintenance firm in San Po Kong.

Video | At least 36 dead, 279 missing as major fire rages at Hong Kong housing estate

At least 36 people, including a firefighter, have been killed and at least 29 others injured and 279 still missing in a fire that started in the afternoon.

Video | At least 12 dead in Tai Po fire in Hong Kong

Police said they received multiple reports of people trapped in a building where the blaze started.

Video | Residents trapped in burning buildings in Tai Po

Blaze at Wang Fuk Court was initially classified as a No 1 alarm fire but was quickly raised to No 4 by 3.34pm.

Wall of Hong Kong’s Lee Theatre Plaza catches fire at lunchtime

Flames put out at around 1.20pm after fire department deployed a water jet and rescue team equipped with breathing apparatus to scene.

Blaze on Hong Kong barge in Yau Ma Tei typhoon shelter triggers smoke alert

Fire Services Department advises people affected by smoke or unusual odour to stay indoors, keep windows and doors closed.

Hong Kong aims to install smart fire alarms in 3,600 old buildings

Detection system employs the Internet of Things technology to detect and report fires in minutes, authorities say.

Firefighters battling fire raging for 7 hours at Hong Kong recycling site

Firefighters still dealing with blaze at junction of Tsing Sheung Road and Hong Wan Road at 11am on Tuesday, seven hours after fire broke out.

Letters | Hong Kong cannot allow a wait-and-see approach to fire safety

Video | Hongkongers rally to support those affected by Tai Po housing estate fire