The police have arranged for personnel to enter Wang Fuk Court and successfully found several surviving animals in several units.
The lizard found in Wang Fuk Court
After receiving a referral for citizen assistance from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Disaster Victims Identification Unit (DVIU) has mobilized a total of 104 personnel to enter 78 units in Wang Fuk Court to conduct a comprehensive search for potentially trapped surviving animals.
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The lizard found in Wang Fuk Court
The cat found in Wang Fuk Court
The pet fish found in Wang Fuk Court
The turtle found in Wang Fuk Court
The cat found in Wang Fuk Court
The cat found in Wang Fuk Court
Having rescued three cats, two turtles and several pet fish earlier, the police have also found two more cats, four turtles, one lizard and over 80 pet fish in Wang Fuk Court even after a few days since the fire disaster occurred. Besides, the remains of six cats, four rabbits, seven turtles, two frogs and several pet fish were also discovered and have all been handed over to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for handling.
The pet fish found in Wang Fuk Court
The turtle found in Wang Fuk Court
The cat found in Wang Fuk Court
A theft occurred recently at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, with three workers involved in reinforcement work arrested for suspected of stealing valuables from a unit. Mr. Chow Yat-ming, the Commissioner of Police, stated that security at Wang Fuk Court will be strengthened, including requiring workers to undergo body searches upon leaving.
Mr. Chow Yat-ming, the Commissioner of Police, Photo by Bastille Post
Mr. Chow stated that the police suspended all reinforcement work at Wang Fuk Court immediately after the theft. Following a review, four new security measures will be introduced. These include increased police patrols, requiring workers to store personal valuables—such as jewelry, watches, and cash—in lockers before heading upstairs, and limiting each worker to carrying no more than HKD $500 in cash on-site (mobile phones are permitted). Additionally, police will first document any visibly valuable items inside the units, and workers will be subject to body searches and metal detector checks upon exit. The reinforcement work is scheduled to resume on Monday (9th).
Mr. Chow Yat-ming, the Commissioner of Police, Photo by Bastille Post
Mr. Chow noted that during previous work periods, police had registered workers' personal information—including ID card numbers and phone numbers—before officers escorted them to their work floors. Workers were also prohibited from carrying backpacks or bags upstairs. He added that only the three arrested workers have been implicated in the case so far, with no involvement of others found. As of 5 p.m. on March 7, police had received approximately 81 related reports, most of which expressed concerns from residents about unit security. Police will follow up on each report to determine whether theft was involved.
Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Photo by Bastille Post
Mr. Chow also stated receiving a report from a resident who suspected credit card theft. He urged residents worried about credit or bank cards left in their units to contact their banks immediately to report the loss and arrange for replacements. When asked whether the incident pointed to possible police negligence, Mr. Chow said an internal review would be conducted. If human error is identified, disciplinary action may follow.
Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Photo by Bastille Post
