A major fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, engulfing several residential towers under construction. The blaze caused multiple fatalities and injuries, displacing many residents and prompting large-scale emergency response.
Firefighters worked through the night as authorities set up temporary shelters and support services for affected families. Here is how you can help with donations and essential phone numbers in case of emergency.
If you know other initiatives, please send an email to feedback@thehkhub.com.
1. Online Donations
- Crossroads Foundation
- Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council (香港聖公會福利協會) : Offer cash grants or essential supplies to affected individuals and families via S.K.H Act of Love 1126 Fire Disaster Support Fund (link).
- ImpactHK
- Hong Kong Red Cross : On-site emergency medical services, emergency cash assistance, daily necessities, psychological support services, and post-disaster recovery support (Facebook post, link)
- Yan Chai Hospital : Distributing emergency relief supplies, and providing funeral assistance to families of the deceased who face financial difficulties via Yan Chai Emergency Assistance Relief Fund (link)
- The Hong Kong Council of Social Service HKCSS : Monetary donation or provide in-kind support (link). HKCSS will continuously update the latest support services for the Tai Po fire, including temporary accommodation, emotional support, emergency shelter, financial assistance, bereavement support, community support, and other services. (link)
- Mighty Oaks Foundation
2. Supply Donations
In-Kind Donation Donation Drop-off Points (self-drop for donated items)
- Tai Po Market Temporary Collection Point (Main Station): Covered pick-up/drop-off area at Tat Wan Road, Tai Po Market MTR Station (near New Peak Garden Estate bus stop)
- Tai Wo Temporary Collection Point: In front of McDonald’s at Tai Wo Estate
- Sha Tin Temporary Collection Point: Under the footbridge at Sha Tin MTR Station Exit A3 (near Pai Tau Village, near minibus 27/26 stop)
- Clothing donations by FREY (Instagram)
- Supply donations by DSC International School (Instagram)
3. Blood Donations
4. Temporary Shelter Locations
- Kwong Fuk Community Hall (Kwong Fuk Estate, Tai Po)
- To Chang Street Community Hall (1/F, Tai Po Tong Chang Street Sports Building, 25 Tong Chang Street, Tai Po)
- Tai Po Community Centre (Tai Po Rural Committee Road, Tai Po)
- Fu Shin Community Hall (12 On Po Road, Tai Po)
- Shin Lun House (Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation – New Territories Rehabilitation Centre) (G/F, 110-115 Kwong Ping House, Kwong Fuk Estate, Tai Po)
- Tai Wo Neighbourhood Community Centre (East Cheung Street, Tai Wo Estate, Tai Po)
- CCC Fung Leung Kit Memorial Secondary School (opened to accommodate evacuated residents)
- Shin Lun House (The Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention) (168 Chan Uk Village, Shuen Wan, Tai Po)
- On-site volunteer support at Kai Tak Community Isolation Facility. Contact: Ms. Lei via WhatsApp at 9163 0668
5. Domestic Workers
6. Pet Shelters
7. Emotional Support Hotlines
If you feel distressed or emotionally affected by the Tai Po fire, please call:
- Social Welfare Department Hotline: 2343 2255
- Hong Kong Red Cross Psychological Support Hotline: 5164 5040
- Hospital Authority Mental Health Helpline: 2466 7350 (24-hour hotline)
- St. James’ Settlement “Mood Hotline” 24-hour mental health support: 18111
- The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong Hotline: 2389 2222
- Dr Jennifer LAU (Clinical Psychologist) offers pro-bono counselling services (Instagram)
7. Enquiry Hotlines
- Hong Kong Police Force’s dedicated hotline for enquiries about casualties: 1878 999
- Inter-departmental support stations have been established at the following hospitals to provide assistance and information:
- Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital hotline: 2658 4040
- Prince of Wales Hospital inter-departmental support station hotline: 3505 1555
- North District Hospital inter-departmental support station hotline: 2683 7567
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