NGO booth aids migrant workers hit by Tai Po’s blaze

Mission for Migrant Workers, a non-profit organisation serving to support migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong, set up a booth to assist those affected by the level five fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.

Edwina Antonio, the representative of MFMW, said the NGO can help migrant workers who have lost their passports in the incident to contact their nation’s consulate directly. MFMW provides free shelter with food and necessities to accommodate displaced migrant workers.

Antonio said until 10pm today (Nov. 27), only four migrant workers sought help from the NGO. “They do not know we are here, so we need to promote,” she said, adding that the booth will be operating from 10am to 9pm tomorrow (Nov. 28).

The Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong said at least two Indonesian migrant workers have died in the blaze. Antonio said she was saddened by the incident, especially for the families of the deceased workers, as they have lost their breadwinners.

As of 10pm today (Nov. 27), the fire has killed at least 75 people, according to the Fire Services Department.