The level 5 fire that broke out on November 26 in the Wong Fuk residential complex in Tai Po district, Hong Kong (China), left both local citizens and the international community in shock. By the evening of November 27, at least 55 people had been confirmed dead, and hundreds were still missing. Although the fire at Wang Fuk Court has been partially put out, the flames continue to smolder inside the buildings. The incident is considered the most devastating residential fire that Hong Kong (China) has seen in recent years.
According to HK01, two artists, former Miss Hong Kong Toby Chan, and six-time Hong Kong Film Awards nominee artistic director and costume designer Cheung Man, lost homes and family property in the fire. The damaged properties belonged to Toby Chan’s grandmother and Cheung Man’s grandfather. Fortunately, their relatives managed to escape before the flames engulfed the buildings.
The homes of Miss Hong Kong Toby Chan’s family and artist Cheung Man were completely destroyed in the fire. Thankfully, their loved ones survived unharmed.
Amid the overwhelming grief spreading across the city, many prominent Hong Kong entertainment figures have expressed deep condolences to the affected families, those who lost family members and those whose life savings have been reduced to ashes. In addition to offering solidarity, stars such as Nicholas Tse, Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-fat, Jessica Hsuan, GEM, Charlene Choi, Esther Kwan, Hins Cheung, Charmaine Sheh and many others have come together to donate money, provide aid and deliver essential goods to residents of the eight burnt residential blocks, many of whom are now homeless overnight.
Hong Kong celebrities such as Charmaine Sheh, Nicholas Tse, Michelle Yeoh, GEM and others continuously share updates, ask for donations and offer support to victims.
Actor Eddie Kwan volunteered to drive trucks carrying relief supplies, blankets, pillows and clothes to temporary shelters set up by the government for thousands of residents displaced by the disaster. Actress Jeannie Chiang urged the public to stay safe and announced that her family’s restaurant will remain open all night to provide free food and drinks to victims of the fire.
Eddie Kwan volunteered to drive and transport essential supplies, blankets, pillows and clothing to temporary shelters set up for residents affected by this devastating incident.
Jeannie Chiang kept her restaurant open all night to provide free food and drinks to families who lost their belongings or family members in the large-scale fire.
MIRROR Member Frankie Chan not only organized the humanitarian aid drive, but also personally went to the disaster site to distribute food and water to those anxiously waiting for news of missing family members. Meanwhile, Louisa Mak, Miss Hong Kong 2015, announced that she is willing to take care of one or two young children for families affected by the tragedy. Emphasizing the spirit of “he who has money gives money, he who has strength gives strength”, Hong Kong artists come together to support families who have suffered immense losses.
Frankie Chan (Frankie) went to the scene to distribute water and food to people who were anxiously waiting for news about their family members who passed away in the tragedy.
Miss Hong Kong Louisa Mak has announced that she is willing to take care of young children of families affected by the devastating fire.
Actress Cecilia Cheung pledged to donate HKD 1 million specifically for emergency rescue, temporary resettlement and essential supplies. Singer Han Hong donated RMB 10 million to support vulnerable groups affected by the disaster, including the elderly, sick and people with disabilities.
Cecilia Cheung and Han Hong donated funds to support residents affected by the fire.
Singer Miriam Yeung, who had planned to hold six concerts this month, announced that her shows will continue as planned. However, all profits from the opening concert and all proceeds from merchandise sold during the six shows will be donated to rescue and recovery efforts.
On November 27, numerous artists and event organizers also announced cancellations and postponements of entertainment activities following the tragedy. Issuer TVB has suspended several entertainment programs, deeming them inappropriate during this period of mourning.
Chow Yun-fat and Michelle Yeoh also canceled their scheduled appearances at the MAMA Awardsscheduled in Hong Kong (China) from 28 to 29 November. MAMA organizers announced that the red carpet would be cancelled, the show would open with a minute’s silence and all flame-themed or celebratory effects would be removed. The broadcast program of MAMA 2025 it was also delayed, replacing the originally scheduled live broadcast.
Sources: K14
