Wang Fuk Court No.5 fire | Fire Services Department: 12 injured firefighters discharged from hospital

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2025.12.01 16:00

Among the casualties was 37-year-old firefighter Andy Yeung, who bravely lost his life in the line of duty, along with 12 firefighters who were injured while battling the blaze and were sent to the hospital. (DotDotNews)

A No. 5 fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po last Wednesday (Nov. 26), burning for over 43 hours before being extinguished, resulting in 146 deaths and multiple injuries. Among the casualties was 37-year-old firefighter Andy Yeung, who bravely lost his life in the line of duty, along with 12 firefighters who were injured while battling the blaze and were sent to the hospital. The Fire Services Department announced today (Dec. 1) that all 12 injured firefighters have been discharged from the hospital.

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