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1/ A team from the HKU Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS) helped rescue a metre-long bull shark in Pak Nai on Wednesday. Photo: SWIMS.
“This shark is a juvenile, but bull sharks are large, aggressive sharks, although attacks on humans are extremely rare," a SWIMS spokesperson told HKFP.
“This shark is a juvenile, but bull sharks are large, aggressive sharks, although attacks on humans are extremely rare," a SWIMS spokesperson told HKFP.
November 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
1/ A team from the HKU Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS) helped rescue a metre-long bull shark in Pak Nai on Wednesday. Photo: SWIMS.
“This shark is a juvenile, but bull sharks are large, aggressive sharks, although attacks on humans are extremely rare," a SWIMS spokesperson told HKFP.
“This shark is a juvenile, but bull sharks are large, aggressive sharks, although attacks on humans are extremely rare," a SWIMS spokesperson told HKFP.
The Fire Services Department brought Wednesday's deadly Tai Po fire under control in the early hours of Thursday. At least 44 people are dead, 279 are missing and dozens are injured after a fire engulfed seven residential towers. Full coverage: hongkongfp.com/2025/11/27/t... Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
November 26, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The Fire Services Department brought Wednesday's deadly Tai Po fire under control in the early hours of Thursday. At least 44 people are dead, 279 are missing and dozens are injured after a fire engulfed seven residential towers. Full coverage: hongkongfp.com/2025/11/27/t... Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Hong Kong on Wednesday to "make every effort" to extinguish a huge blaze at a residential estate that killed at least 13 people and to minimise casualties and losses, state media said.
November 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Hong Kong on Wednesday to "make every effort" to extinguish a huge blaze at a residential estate that killed at least 13 people and to minimise casualties and losses, state media said.
The Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung has expressed sorrow over the passing of fireman Ho Wai-ho, who died while tackling Wednesday's deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po. He was among at least 13 killed. Latest: hongkongfp.com/tag/wang-fuk... #hongkong #taipo
November 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung has expressed sorrow over the passing of fireman Ho Wai-ho, who died while tackling Wednesday's deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po. He was among at least 13 killed. Latest: hongkongfp.com/tag/wang-fuk... #hongkong #taipo
1/ Update: A resident surnamed Ho, 40, said the fire alarm did not go off when Wednesday's deadly blaze broke out at Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court. Ho, who was outside at the time, said he was only told by a friend about the fire and he immediately called his father, who was at home.
November 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
1/ Update: A resident surnamed Ho, 40, said the fire alarm did not go off when Wednesday's deadly blaze broke out at Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court. Ho, who was outside at the time, said he was only told by a friend about the fire and he immediately called his father, who was at home.
1/ Update: Ms Chan, a resident from Sha Tin, is among a group of volunteers who gathered supplies such as blankets and thick coats to bring to Tai Po for people affected by Wednesday's deadly fire.
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
1/ Update: Ms Chan, a resident from Sha Tin, is among a group of volunteers who gathered supplies such as blankets and thick coats to bring to Tai Po for people affected by Wednesday's deadly fire.
Photos: Kyle Lam & Kelly Ho/HKFP.
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Photos: Kyle Lam & Kelly Ho/HKFP.
767 firefighters, 400 police officers, 128 fire engines and 57 ambulances were deployed to tackle Wednesday's deadly fire at a Tai Po residential complex, the Fire Services Department has told reporters. At least 13 were killed and over a dozen people were injured in the blaze: buff.ly/RSwXkVU
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
767 firefighters, 400 police officers, 128 fire engines and 57 ambulances were deployed to tackle Wednesday's deadly fire at a Tai Po residential complex, the Fire Services Department has told reporters. At least 13 were killed and over a dozen people were injured in the blaze: buff.ly/RSwXkVU
JUST IN: As firefighters tackled the deadly Tai Po blaze, a separate fire broke out near Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School at around 10pm.
The school is approximately 500 metres away from Wang Fuk Court, where a huge fire has left at least 13 dead. Photo: Hans Tse/HKFP.
The school is approximately 500 metres away from Wang Fuk Court, where a huge fire has left at least 13 dead. Photo: Hans Tse/HKFP.
November 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
JUST IN: As firefighters tackled the deadly Tai Po blaze, a separate fire broke out near Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School at around 10pm.
The school is approximately 500 metres away from Wang Fuk Court, where a huge fire has left at least 13 dead. Photo: Hans Tse/HKFP.
The school is approximately 500 metres away from Wang Fuk Court, where a huge fire has left at least 13 dead. Photo: Hans Tse/HKFP.
JUST IN: Forums for the "patriots only" election in December have been suspended for Thursday and Friday in light of Wednesday's deadly fire in Tai Po.
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
JUST IN: Forums for the "patriots only" election in December have been suspended for Thursday and Friday in light of Wednesday's deadly fire in Tai Po.
Newspaper Ming Pao has compiled a list of shelters, including those for animals, available to residents affected by Wednesday's deadly blaze in Tai Po: buff.ly/ueKk71G #hongkong
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Newspaper Ming Pao has compiled a list of shelters, including those for animals, available to residents affected by Wednesday's deadly blaze in Tai Po: buff.ly/ueKk71G #hongkong
At least 13 people are dead and at least a dozen injured after a major No. 5 alarm fire swept through multiple Tai Po residential buildings on Wednesday. Authorities have set up on a helpline on 2658 4040, and opened temporary shelters. Full updates: buff.ly/L2UM41P Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
November 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
At least 13 people are dead and at least a dozen injured after a major No. 5 alarm fire swept through multiple Tai Po residential buildings on Wednesday. Authorities have set up on a helpline on 2658 4040, and opened temporary shelters. Full updates: buff.ly/L2UM41P Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
The Fire Services Department website has been switched to black and white after a firefighter was killed on Wednesday when tackling the blaze which engulf multiple residential buildings in Tai Po.
Full story: buff.ly/L2UM41P Photo: HKFP screenshot.
Full story: buff.ly/L2UM41P Photo: HKFP screenshot.
November 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The Fire Services Department website has been switched to black and white after a firefighter was killed on Wednesday when tackling the blaze which engulf multiple residential buildings in Tai Po.
Full story: buff.ly/L2UM41P Photo: HKFP screenshot.
Full story: buff.ly/L2UM41P Photo: HKFP screenshot.
Firefighters continued to battle the blaze into Wednesday night, as authorities closed roads around Wang Fuk Court, where the fire broke out just before 3pm. The FSD raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm – the highest – at 6:22pm. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Firefighters continued to battle the blaze into Wednesday night, as authorities closed roads around Wang Fuk Court, where the fire broke out just before 3pm. The FSD raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm – the highest – at 6:22pm. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
LATEST: A major fire engulfing multiple residential buildings in Tai Po has killed at least 13 people, including a firefighter, and injured over a dozen, the Fire Services Department has said.
Full updates on HKFP: buff.ly/L2UM41P #hongkong Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
Full updates on HKFP: buff.ly/L2UM41P #hongkong Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
LATEST: A major fire engulfing multiple residential buildings in Tai Po has killed at least 13 people, including a firefighter, and injured over a dozen, the Fire Services Department has said.
Full updates on HKFP: buff.ly/L2UM41P #hongkong Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
Full updates on HKFP: buff.ly/L2UM41P #hongkong Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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UPDATE: The Fire Services Department raised the alert for the deadly Tai Po blaze to a No. 5 alarm - the highest - at 6:22pm. As of 6pm, five people are dead, three are in a critical condition, one in a serious condition and one in a stable condition. Full updates: buff.ly/bOBvAng Photo: Kyle Lam.
November 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
UPDATE: The Fire Services Department raised the alert for the deadly Tai Po blaze to a No. 5 alarm - the highest - at 6:22pm. As of 6pm, five people are dead, three are in a critical condition, one in a serious condition and one in a stable condition. Full updates: buff.ly/bOBvAng Photo: Kyle Lam.
BREAKING: The Fire Services Department raised the alert for the deadly Tai Po blaze to a No. 5 alarm - the highest - at 6:22pm. As of 6pm, five people are dead, three are in a critical condition, one in a serious condition and one in a stable condition.
Latest: buff.ly/0zNqfYq Photo: Yan Zhao/AFP.
Latest: buff.ly/0zNqfYq Photo: Yan Zhao/AFP.
November 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
BREAKING: The Fire Services Department raised the alert for the deadly Tai Po blaze to a No. 5 alarm - the highest - at 6:22pm. As of 6pm, five people are dead, three are in a critical condition, one in a serious condition and one in a stable condition.
Latest: buff.ly/0zNqfYq Photo: Yan Zhao/AFP.
Latest: buff.ly/0zNqfYq Photo: Yan Zhao/AFP.
Local media report that four people are dead and three injured as a fire, involving bamboo scaffolding, spread to three residential towers in Tai Po on Wednesday. A No.4 fire alarm has been raised, the second-highest alert, as surrounding roads are closed.
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Local media report that four people are dead and three injured as a fire, involving bamboo scaffolding, spread to three residential towers in Tai Po on Wednesday. A No.4 fire alarm has been raised, the second-highest alert, as surrounding roads are closed.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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The Hong Kong Pride Committee has called on the public to “let go of rigid frames” and “celebrate every form of love” as the group hosted an annual event advocating LGBTQ rights in the city.
Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The Hong Kong Pride Committee has called on the public to “let go of rigid frames” and “celebrate every form of love” as the group hosted an annual event advocating LGBTQ rights in the city.
Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
1/ An HKFP reader spotted a government helicopter playing election promotions over a loudspeaker above hikers on Sunset Peak early this month.
In full: buff.ly/DBYkBKn Video: Supplied.
In full: buff.ly/DBYkBKn Video: Supplied.
November 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM
1/ An HKFP reader spotted a government helicopter playing election promotions over a loudspeaker above hikers on Sunset Peak early this month.
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The final line-up for Hong Kong’s premier music and arts festival, #Clockenflap, has been revealed. UK indie-rock legends Bloc Party and Irish-English shoegaze stars My Bloody Valentine will perform for the first time in Hong Kong at the Central Harbourfront festival next month.
November 24, 2025 at 4:36 AM
The final line-up for Hong Kong’s premier music and arts festival, #Clockenflap, has been revealed. UK indie-rock legends Bloc Party and Irish-English shoegaze stars My Bloody Valentine will perform for the first time in Hong Kong at the Central Harbourfront festival next month.