'Dad, there's a fire': survivors recount deadly Hong Kong blaze
The Peninsula
Hong Kong: Hong Kong s worst fire in almost 80 years killed at least 65 people in an eight building apartment complex, with more than 250 people still...
Hong Kong: Hong Kong's worst fire in almost 80 years killed at least 65 people in an eight-building apartment complex, with more than 250 people still missing.
Police at a community centre shared photos of the dead for families and friends to identify victims.
Survivors and relatives at the centre recounted their experiences to AFP on Thursday:
Wong Sik-kam
Wong Sik-kam said his son, a firefighter, was battling the fire that destroyed his home of 40 years.
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