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Tragedy of Burning Towers Unites Hong Kongers, Challenges Government

The city rallies together.

Volunteers distribute supplies for residents displaced by the fire at Wang Fuk Court.Photographer: Lam Yik/Bloomberg

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By Mary Hui, Olivia Tam, Julia Fioretti, and Pui Gwen Yeung

December 4, 2025 at 4:30 AM UTC

Updated on

December 4, 2025 at 7:09 AM UTC

In this week’s Hong Kong Edition, we recount the rise of the city’s community spirit in response to the Tai Po tragedy, as well as the government’s reaction.

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