A devastating fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court residential complex has claimed 128 lives as of November 28, 2025, with authorities warning the death toll may still rise. The blaze – one of the deadliest in the region's history – triggered an overnight rescue operation involving hundreds of firefighters.
💔 Community Rallies: By dawn, social welfare organizations mobilized at temporary shelters, distributing emergency funds of HK$1,000 ($128) per household to survivors. 'We're seeing incredible solidarity – people bringing blankets, meals, and trauma counselors volunteering their time,' a CGTN Stringer reported from the scene.
🚒 Response Efforts: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government confirmed firefighting operations concluded in the early hours of November 28. Chief Executive John Lee called it 'a day of profound sorrow,' pledging full support for affected families.
🌐 Global Support: Messages of condolence poured in through social media, with #HongKongFire trending across Asian platforms. The International Federation of Red Cross societies has offered additional disaster relief resources.
