A Hong Kong Fire Survivor’s Escape, in His Own Words

New York Times - WorldEN 5 min read 100% complete by Anjali TsuiNovember 29, 2025 at 09:44 AM

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William Li, a resident of the Wang Fuk Court complex in Hong Kong, recounted his harrowing experience of being trapped in the building during a deadly fire on Wednesday afternoon. Li, alerted by his wife who heard about the blaze, discovered the severity of the situation when he opened his apartment door to thick smoke, despite the absence of fire alarms. He and two neighbors were trapped for over two hours in his apartment, located two levels above ground. Li shared his ordeal in a Facebook post, detailing how they survived until firefighters rescued them. The post resonated deeply in Hong Kong as the city grapples with the aftermath of the deadliest fire in decades.

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