Wang Fuk Court Residents Return to Fire-Damaged Flats for Final Farewell
Nearly five months after a deadly fire devastated Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong, approximately 270 residents from 78 households are returning to their flats to retrieve personal belongings. The operation, focused on Wang Sun House, involves the deployment of over 1,000 staff members by authorities to assist residents during this emotional process. Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing announced that the return would occur in two phases, with each flat limited to four registered visitors for up to three hours. While time spent on stairs is excluded, officials indicated that residents on lower floors with less severe damage might be permitted multiple visits if conditions allow. Residents expressed mixed emotions, describing the experience as complicated, while seeking to recover sentimental items such as family photos and valuable possessions like melted gold. This structured effort aims to provide closure and allow families to salvage what remains from the tragedy, marking a significant step in the community's recovery journey following the devastating blaze.
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Wang Fuk Court Residents Return to Fire-Damaged Flats for Final Farewell
Nearly five months after a deadly fire devastated Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong, approximately 270 residents from 78 households are returning to their flats to retrieve personal belongings. The operation, focused on Wang Sun House, involves the deployment of over 1,000 staff members by authorities to assist residents during this emotional process. Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing announced that the return would occur in two phases, with each flat limited to four registered visitors for up to three hours. While time spent on stairs is excluded, officials indicated that residents on lower floors with less severe damage might be permitted multiple visits if conditions allow. Residents expressed mixed emotions, describing the experience as complicated, while seeking to recover sentimental items such as family photos and valuable possessions like melted gold. This structured effort aims to provide closure and allow families to salvage what remains from the tragedy, marking a significant step in the community's recovery journey following the devastating blaze.
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