🚨 A devastating blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has left 159 dead and 31 missing as of Wednesday afternoon, marking one of the deadliest fires in the region’s recent history. Many victims were maintenance workers caught in the inferno while attempting to contain the flames. 💔
The fire, which erupted on November 26, spread rapidly through Block 5, trapping workers conducting repairs on upper floors. A survivor recounted how flames from a neighboring building engulfed their workspace: "We tried using hoses, but it was too late—the smoke was everywhere." Contractors ordered an evacuation, but escape routes were already blocked.
Hong Kong unions and the SAR government have mobilized support, offering emergency funds of HKD 20,000 (≈$2,600) to bereaved families. Authorities stress "equal treatment for all affected" as investigations into the cause continue. 🚒🔍
