Hong Kong fire victims begin selecting replacement flats under HK$7.8bn buy-back scheme

Residents displaced by the November Tai Po fire at Wang Fuk Court began choosing replacement flats on Tuesday under a HK$7.8 billion government buy-back plan. Some victims are urging authorities to waive stamp duty to ease financial strain. The development marks a key step in the recovery process, though the financial burden on affected households remains a concern.