US EditionResidents recount guilt, chaos in hearing on deadly Hong Kong fire
Survivors at a public hearing described not hearing alarms and feeling guilt for not saving neighbors during Hong Kong's deadliest residential fire since 1948, which killed 168 people.
- Survivors of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong testified on Tuesday, expressing deep guilt for failing to warn their neighbors during the blaze that killed 168 people.
- Bamboo scaffolding and foam boards wrapped around seven of the estate's towers likely accelerated the flames, while fire alarms had been turned off in seven of the eight blocks.
- Three residents delivered emotional testimonies, including Leung Ho-hin, who saw neighbors attempt to use a fire hose from which "no water" came out, and Tse Yuk-wa, who initially mistook smoke for construction dust.
- Judge David Lok, the committee's chair, urged survivors not to "overly blame yourself," while government counsel Jenkin Suen pledged "systemic reforms" and stated authorities would not shirk responsibility.
- The November 26 disaster remains Hong Kong's worst residential fire since 1948; describing the scene, She said "The roof was like a stove," while breaking into tears.
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Residents recount guilt, chaos in hearing on deadly Hong Kong fire
Survivors who escaped the massive blaze that killed 168 people at a Hong Kong housing estate last year told a public hearing Tuesday they still blame themselves for failing to save their neighbours.
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