🚒 The Hong Kong Fire Services Department held an official funeral with full honors on December 19 for Senior Fireman Ho Wai-ho, 37, who tragically died while battling November's catastrophic Tai Po blaze. Hundreds gathered to pay respects to the hero, posthumously promoted for his nine years of dedicated service.
🔥 Colleagues described Ho as 'the first to charge into danger' during the fire that engulfed multiple industrial buildings. His sacrifice has sparked renewed discussions about firefighter safety protocols and emergency response funding across the region.
💬 'Ho embodied the spirit of Hong Kong's frontline heroes,' said Fire Services Director Wong Chun-kit during the ceremony. The department also announced a new scholarship in Ho's name for aspiring firefighters.
🌆 Residents have left flowers and handwritten notes at fire stations citywide, with many calling the tragedy 'a wake-up call for better disaster preparedness.' The incident marks Hong Kong's deadliest fire since 2022.
