Hong Kong Community Grapples With Loss After Deadliest Fire in Decades
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The charred remains of Wang Fuk Court housing estate stand as a stark reminder of last week’s tragedy. For the surrounding neighborhood, the sight stirs painful memories of the deadly blaze.
The fire began last Wednesday. It burned for 43 hours and engulfed seven of the estate’s eight towers before firefighters extinguished it. Officials confirm at least 159 people died.
Now, the area feels unnaturally quiet. “It’s like a ghost town,” one local resident said, describing the changed atmosphere.
On Friday, residents from the nearby Kwong Fuk Estate public housing complex gathered. They are struggling to adjust to the loss and disruption in their community. The process of recovery is just beginning.