Wang Fuk Court resident cherishes chance to capture final photo of sea from flat

Survivor of Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court fire returns to devastated flat, capturing final glimpse of sea before home is lost forever. | Contesto: cronaca

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For Ian Chu, capturing one last image of the sea from his home before it was gone forever was a final wish as he returned on Saturday to the scene of the deadly blaze at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court to collect his belongings. Chu lived in Wang Cheong House, where 81 people died, nearly half of the 168 in total. “Since the renovations I have not seen the ocean, the sunlight … so I just tried to take as many photos as I could while I had the chance,” he said, showing reporters an image taken from his flat. The photograph, a simple snapshot of the harbour framed by a window, now stands as a poignant reminder of what was lost in the tragedy that has shaken the city. The fire, which broke out earlier this week at the Wang Fuk Court complex, quickly became one of Hong Kong’s deadliest residential blazes in decades. Emergency services responded to reports of flames erupting in the early hours, but the blaze spread rapidly through the building, trapping residents in their homes. Wang Cheong House, where Chu resided, bore the brunt of the disaster, accounting for nearly half of the total 168 fatalities. Investigators are still working to determine the cause, but early reports suggest that recent renovations may have contributed to the fire’s intensity and spread. Chu, like many survivors, returned to the cordoned-off area under police escort to salvage what remained of his belongings. The building remains structurally compromised, with blackened walls and twisted metal framing a scene of devastation. For Chu, the loss of his home is compounded by the loss of a view he had cherished for years. “The sea was always there, a constant,” he said, his voice quiet. “Now, it is just a memory.” His photograph, taken in haste as he gathered his possessions, captures a sliver of blue water and sky, a stark contrast to the charred surroundings. The tragedy has reignited debates over building safety regulations in Hong Kong, particularly in older public housing estates. Wang Fuk Court, built in the 1970s, had undergone multiple renovation cycles, but residents have long complained about fire safety measures. Community leaders are calling for a full review of fire codes and emergency...

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