00:00People from all walks of life in Hong Kong have rallied to support resettlement and recovery
00:10efforts following the deadly apartment fire on November 26. The blaze at the Wang Fook Court
00:16residential complex in Tai Po claimed 159 lives, with 31 others still unaccounted for.
00:24A week after the tragedy, residents began returning to their homes to retrieve personal
00:29belongings. To assist affected residents, the Hong Kong government has arranged free shuttle
00:35buses between temporary shelters and home sites, with staff on hand to provide support.
00:41Many taxi drivers have also volunteered free rides, showing solidarity with the victims.
00:59So we as a citizen, we believe that there are things, so we can stand together together
01:05and try to overcome the pain.
01:07Meanwhile, social workers from the Social Welfare Department have reached out to affected
01:12households, coordinating emergency supplies, and providing emotional and practical support.
01:18The tragedy has also cast a shadow over Hong Kong's Patriots-only Legislative Election on Sunday, with
01:23turnout expected to be low. Many locals expressed anger and trauma after authorities admitted
01:29that substandard building materials used during renovation work at the high-rise estate
01:34contributed to the intensity of the fire.
02:04of the
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