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'My heart breaks every time I'm called a hero' - Hong Kong fire survivor

BBC News - WorldEN 5 min read 100% complete December 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
'My heart breaks every time I'm called a hero' - Hong Kong fire survivor
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Following a deadly fire in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court that killed at least 159 people, survivor William Li is grappling with being called a hero. Li, a resident of the building since birth, helped neighbors escape the blaze but is haunted by the lives lost. The fire, the deadliest in Hong Kong in over 70 years, is under investigation to determine its cause and why more residents couldn't escape. Initial findings reveal non-fire resistant netting and malfunctioning fire alarms contributed to the disaster. Another resident, Bai Shui Lin, died while alerting neighbors to the fire. The incident has left the community in mourning and seeking answers.

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