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

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.

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.