‘Nothing left’: Hong Kong fire survivors return to burnt homes

Al Jazeera
April 20, 2026
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Hong Kong fire survivors are returning to their burnt homes in Wang Fuk Court five months after a blaze killed 168 people.

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Hong Kong fire survivors are returning to their burnt homes at Wang Fuk Court five months after a devastating blaze. The fire killed 168 people, leaving many residents displaced and their properties destroyed. Survivors are now facing the grim reality of "nothing left" as they survey the damage to their residences. This marks a difficult phase for the community as they begin to assess the long-term impact and recovery needs following the tragedy.

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