Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy: what you need to know

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1. Hong Kong families endure unimaginable loss as fire death toll rises

Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has torn apart families as the death toll increased early Friday morning, with many heavy-hearted relatives continuing to search for missing loved ones.

2. ‘Hongkongers are capable’: deadliest fire in decades spurs widespread aid efforts

Volunteers help with gathering clothes, lunch boxes and drinks for victims at Kwong Fuk Estate. Photo: Sam Tsang
Volunteers help with gathering clothes, lunch boxes and drinks for victims at Kwong Fuk Estate. Photo: Sam Tsang

People from all walks of life in Hong Kong rallied in support of victims of the city’s deadliest fire in decades, with aid ranging from millions in cash donations by major business groups to grass roots efforts by civilians delivering essential supplies.

3. Want to donate in cash or kind? How to help Hong Kong’s embattled fire victims

In the wake of the fire at Wang Fuk Court that devastated seven blocks of the estate in Tai Po on Wednesday, the community swiftly rallied to support displaced families, with organisations establishing collection points for essential supplies. Here’s where you can offer your donations – in cash or kind – to aid the relief effort.

  

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