On November 26, a No. 5 fire occurred at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. The Disaster Victim Identification Unit (DVIU) continued its search at the fire site today (Dec. 3). The police held a press conference this afternoon to provide updates on evidence collection and investigation progress. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow stated that the number of confirmed victims has risen to 159, of which 140 have been tentatively identified, including 49 males and 91 females, with ages ranging from 1 to 97 years.
Distribution of victims by building:
- Wang Yan House, Wang Kin House, Wang Chi House: No fatalities
- Wang Tao House: 2 fatalities
- Wang Shing House: 1 fatality
- Wang Sun House: 3 fatalities
- Wang Cheong House: 70 fatalities
- Wang Tai House: 82 fatalities
Additionally, one victim's location remains undetermined, and the police will continue to follow up.
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