In the chaos of the fire that broke out on November 26 in Tai Po, Hong Kong, the courage of a Filipino domestic worker caught everyone’s attention. Rhodora Alcarazhaving arrived in Hong Kong a few days earlier, she was trapped in the apartment with her employers and a 3-month-old baby. As the flames spread, he reportedly called his sister in the Philippines for help.
When firefighters reached her and transported her to United Christian Hospital, Alcaraz he still held the child tightly in his arms, refusing to let him go even in the face of danger. His courage during the life-threatening accident touched many.
A doctor in the intensive care unit confirmed this Alcaraz he remains in critical condition and is currently intubated. She may be transferred to another hospital once her condition stabilizes.
The Hong Kong Fire Department said search and rescue operations were expected to end on Friday, November 28, while firefighters would continue to comb through the rubble for any remaining victims. The residential complex, made up of eight towers housing more than 4,600 residents, is being renovated and covered with scaffolding and green netting after the fire spread quickly on Wednesday afternoon.
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong noted that it had not yet received official reports of Filipino casualties or injuries, but warned that due to the scale of the disaster, verification could take time.
Sources: K14
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