Tears flow as mourners pay respects to fallen victims of Tai Po fire
發佈日期: 2025-11-30 21:09
TVB News
A river of grief flows through the streets of Tai Po as countless residents continue their pilgrimage to the scene of the horrific Grade 5 fire at Wang Fuk Court.
The line of mourners stretches nearly two kilometres, a silent testament to a community united in sorrow, winding from South Wan Road all the way to Tai Po Mega Mall.
The park facing Wang Fuk Court has become an ocean of remembrance -- a silent, blooming tribute to lives tragically lost.
Countless mourners move slowly through the space, their arms filled with flowers.
They bow deeply, their hearts heavy with grief for neighbours, friends, and strangers taken too soon.
By midday, the stream of mourners has swelled into a river of shared sorrow.
The line of quiet grief stretches nearly two kilometres -- a solemn procession stretching all the way to Tai Wo Bridge near the MTR station.
Along Nam Wan Road, the silent crowd follows the gentle flow of Tai Po River.
The wait stretches over an hour, yet the crowd remains patient in their shared mourning.
Faces etched with pain, eyes red-rimmed -- each person carrying memories of what once was.
Amid solemn silence, the Hong Kong Jockey Club's directors, executives, staff, trainers, and jockeys observed a minute's silence at Sha Tin Racecourse at noon today, paying tribute to those who tragically lost their lives in the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po.
In a gesture of profound respect, all ten races at Sha Tin Racecourse were held behind closed doors, with all proceeds from the day's events to be donated in full to support the affected families.
Authorities have established memorial sites across all 18 districts. At the Wong Tai Sin Community Centre, residents arrived to inscribe condolences in the memorial books before approaching the altar to pay their respects, wiping away tears of grief.
Some carried white flowers in solemn tribute to the victims, while others bowed deeply before the memorial.
At Sha Tin Fire Station, where fallen hero Ho Wai-ho served, the floral tributes continue to multiply.
Retired firefighter Mr. Chu deemed Ho the pride of the Fire Services Department and Hong Kong.
He said Hongkongers weep with the families left behind and hope the city can heal together.
"I wish he knows the whole story, and learn a lesson from the fireman who sacrificed himself," said local resident Miss Law. "Who sacrificed his life to save our people, to know that there is someone who is so brave enough to do these things. We wish his family could stay strong during this difficult moment. It's really not easy for them and we are really sorry for what happened to their family."
Five Associations of the Fire Services Department have launched a donation drive for the fallen firefighter's family. All donations will be handed to his father directly.
