Hospitalized victims of Hong Kong fire in stable condition: authorities

HONG KONG -- All 24 patients remaining in hospitals for injuries from the deadly fire at the residential complex Wang Fuk Court are in stable condition, said a spokesperson for Hong Kong's Hospital Authority (HA) on Tuesday.

The last person considered seriously injured came out of critical condition on Tuesday, said the spokesperson. Among the 79 fire victims admitted to public hospitals for treatment, 19 had once been in critical condition.

Healthcare staff will continue to provide patients with appropriate treatment and care to support their recovery, and follow up on their rehabilitation arrangements after they are discharged from hospitals, said the spokesperson. Psychological support is also extended to patients and their families.

The HA will provide full medical fee waivers for all Wang Fuk Court residents until Dec 31, 2026, according to the spokesperson.

Social workers in Hong Kong have been reaching out to affected residents to provide assistance, and authorities are advancing a city-wide fire safety overhaul of building maintenance projects.