Hong Kong Firefighters Rescue Beloved Pets from Deadly Fire: "They Rescued My Soul"

Dec 02, 2025 03:51 pm CST

In Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades that claimed 151 lives, firefighters went above and beyond to rescue pets trapped in burning buildings at Wang Fuk Court. Among the 209 animals saved was Jason, a 15-year-old poodle reunited with his owner Jacky Lee, highlighting the importance of pets as family members during disasters and raising awareness for pet-friendly emergency housing solutions.