Wang Chi Court Residents Begin Phased Return to Homes After Fire; Repair Costs Estimated at 30 Million
Residents of Wang Chi Court at Wang Fuk Yuen have begun returning to their apartments in phased groups to retrieve belongings following a devastating fire. The controlled reentry process, which started on May 13, 2026, is scheduled to take place in batches over a five-day period.
The move allows displaced residents to enter their homes and collect essential items. Some residents have expressed that returning for a final collection of belongings is the safest way to handle their remaining possessions, according to reports from Hong Kong 01.
The financial toll of the disaster is expected to be substantial. Building management, Hop On, has stated that the cost of necessary repairs could reach 30 million, as detailed by Hong Kong 01.
While the phased reentry provides some relief, the long-term recovery process remains a point of contention. Some residents have voiced concerns that current resettlement options are unattractive, leading to calls for a formal meeting of property owners to address the situation, according to Ming Pao News.
The situation underscores the complex challenges of urban recovery and the tension between immediate safety needs and long-term residential stability. Residents continue to coordinate their returns as the building remains partially accessible, as noted by HKEt and Wen Wei Po.
