HK will bravely face Tai Po fire aftermath amid grief: Rosanna Law

Hong Kong is still grieving but will “bravely face” the Wang Fuk Court fire’s aftermath, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said.

Her remarks followed the opening ceremony of the 2025 Business of Design Week (BODW), a three-day flagship event focused on design and innovation, which commenced with a minute's silence as attendees gathered in dark-colored clothing to honor the victims.

In her opening address, Law reflected on the profound impact of the tragic fire, expressing, “My heart has been heavy in recent days.”

However, she noted she was “heartened” to see the city is not fighting alone, highlighting the shared support within the community as a source of strength.

Acknowledging the city's collective grief, Law reaffirmed that the city will bravely face the aftermath of the disaster.

The deadly No.5 alarm fire in Tai Po has claimed over 150 lives, with 79 injured and approximately 30 individuals still unaccounted for.