Hong Kong disaster
Devastating Hong Kong Fire: The Heartbreaking Story Behind the Iconic Photograph of Grief and Loss
Dec 03, 2025 04:34 pm CST
The tragic Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong claimed at least 156 lives and left 30 missing, including the wife of a 71-year-old retiree whose anguish was captured in an iconic Reuters photograph. The devastating blaze, attributed to substandard renovation materials, spread rapidly through seven high-rise towers housing over 4,000 residents, becoming Hong Kong's deadliest fire since 1948.
Hong Kong's Deadliest Fire in Decades: 128 Deaths, Malfunctioning Alarms and Ongoing Investigation
Nov 28, 2025 05:17 pm CST
A catastrophic fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing estate has claimed 128 lives, with approximately 200 people still missing. Authorities revealed malfunctioning fire alarm systems contributed to the tragedy, while investigations focus on bamboo scaffolding and protective netting used in renovations. The government has established a relief fund and promised immediate inspections of all housing estates undergoing similar work.
Survivors Recount Devastating Hong Kong Apartment Fire That Killed 65 and Left 250 Missing
Nov 28, 2025 02:53 am CST
In Hong Kong's most devastating fire in nearly 80 years, survivors share their harrowing experiences of escaping the deadly blaze that killed at least 65 people and left more than 250 missing. The fire, which started in bamboo scaffolding and was carried by wind between buildings, destroyed multiple blocks of an apartment complex. Residents describe frantic evacuations, rescue efforts, and the agonizing search for missing loved ones as the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic disaster.