A devastating fire that tore through the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on November 26 has prompted a major relief effort. The five-alarm blaze—one of the deadliest residential fires in Hong Kong in decades—claimed at least 94 lives, injured more than 70 people, and forced over 900 residents into temporary shelters. In response to the tragedy, Bitget has announced a donation of $1.54 million USD ($12,000,000 HKD) to fully support the affected families and assist in community rebuilding efforts.
Due to the incident, authorities have initiated criminal and anti-corruption investigations into the renovation works and the safety of materials used at the site, while emergency teams continue search, rescue, and recovery operations and families work to locate missing relatives.
Funds Mandated to Three Trusted Hong Kong Charities
To ensure that relief reaches those in need in a structured and accountable way, Bitget has mandated three of Hong Kong’s most trusted charities to execute the $12,000,000 HKD ($1.54M USD approx.) donation. Yan Chai Hospital will receive $5,000,000 HKD ($640,000 USD) to support emergency medical services, treatment for the injured, and rehabilitation for affected families. The Salvation Army Hong Kong will receive $3,500,000 HKD ($450,000 USD approx.) to provide financial assistance, temporary accommodation, basic necessities, and livelihood support for households that have lost homes and income. Po Leung Kuk will receive $3,500,000 HKD ($450,000 USD approx.) to deliver psychological counselling, community outreach, and long-term case follow-up for survivors, bereaved families, and vulnerable residents in the surrounding area.
The relief fund is structured so that every dollar is deployed in a transparent, timely and targeted manner, complementing the Hong Kong government’s emergency measures, temporary housing arrangements, and ongoing inspections of residential estates undergoing repairs. Through medical assistance, financial support, mental health services, and on-the-ground community work, partnered charities will help families navigate the immediate aftermath of the disaster and the longer road to recovery.
