600 families seek second visit as residents return to worst-hit Wang Fuk Court tower

Hundreds of families request second visits to fire-damaged homes as residents of the most devastated tower begin a grim salvage operation. | Contesto: cronaca

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• 600 families seek second visit as residents return to worst-hit Wang Fuk Court tower

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Approximately 600 families from Hong Kong's fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court public housing estate have formally requested a second visit to their flats, authorities confirmed on Thursday, as residents of the most severely damaged tower, Wang Cheong House, began a phased return to salvage belongings. Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Cheuk Wing-hing announced the government would provide additional support for the residents of Wang Cheong House, where 81 of the 168 fatalities from the Tai Po district fire occurred. The carefully managed re-entry for residents of that specific tower commenced on April 23, marking a somber milestone in the aftermath of one of the city's deadliest residential blazes. The return process is a logistical and emotional undertaking of immense scale. For many residents of Wang Cheong House, this initial visit is their first opportunity to confront the physical aftermath of the tragedy that claimed so many of their neighbors. The government's stated priority is to facilitate the retrieval of essential personal items and documents while ensuring structural safety and providing on-site psychological and practical support. The high number of requests for subsequent visits from across the wider estate suggests that a single, brief re-entry is insufficient for residents to process their loss, gather necessary possessions, or begin to assess the viability of their former homes. The fire at Wang Fuk Court has exposed critical vulnerabilities in Hong Kong's aging public housing infrastructure and emergency response protocols. The concentration of deaths in a single tower, Wang Cheong House, raises urgent questions about fire containment, evacuation routes, and building materials. Community advocates and legislators are already calling for a comprehensive, transparent investigation that goes beyond immediate cause to examine systemic failures. The tragedy has ignited a citywide debate about living conditions in densely populated estates and the adequacy of safety regulations designed decades ago. In response to the catastrophe, the government has pledged a multi-layered support package. This includes emergency financial assistance, temporary...

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