Thousands mourn Tai Po fire victims continue as death toll rises
By: Wing Chi HO、AO Wei Ying VinciEdited by: SIU Tsz Hang
2025-12-02
Thousands gathered at the nearby Kwong Fuk Sitting-out Area in Tai Po on Monday to lay flowers in remembrance of the fire victims.
Bouquets, condolence cards and soft toys filled the lawn as citizens paid their respects to the victims of the deadly fire.
Mourners penned blessings and messages on memos, which were posted at a pavilion near Wang Fuk Court.
A similar display of memo wall appeared along a pedestrian tunnel leading to Kwong Fuk Sitting-out Area, but was later voluntarily removed after police cautioned against the practice.
Bouquets of white and yellow flowers fill the memorial area near Wang Fuk Court, where residents leave handwritten messages mourning the Tai Po fire victims. (Vinci Ao Wei-ying, The Young Reporter)A Civil Aid Service officer arranges bouquets laid by the public near Wang Fuk Court, as mourning continues for the Tai Po fire victims. (Gigi Ho Wing-chi, The Young Reporter)A Civil Aid Service officer arranges bouquets laid by the public near Wang Fuk Court, as mourning continues for the Tai Po fire victims. (Gigi Ho Wing-chi, The Young Reporter)Residents gather in silent prayer near Wang Fuk Court to mourn the victims of the Tai Po fire.(Gigi Ho Wing-chi, The Young Reporter)Mourners line up at the Kwong Fuk Sitting-out Area to pay their respects. (Vinci Ao Wei-ying, The Young Reporter)A funeral flower wreath bearing the words “Pain — From Hongkongers” places at the memorial site. (Vinci Ao Wei-ying, The Young Reporter)Hong Kongers place flowers to mourn the victims of the Tai Po fire. (Vinci Ao Wei-ying, The Young Reporter)Hundreds of handwritten notes cover the pillars of a pavilion near Wang Fuk Court.(Vinci Ao Wei-ying, The Young Reporter)Hundreds of handwritten notes cover the pillars of a pavilion near Wang Fuk Court. (Vinci Ao Wei-ying, The Young Reporter)Hong Kongers fill a tunnel wall with penned messages of support and condolence for victims of the Tai Po fire. (Gigi Ho Wing-chi, The Young Reporter)Hong Kongers fill a tunnel wall with penned messages of support and condolence for victims of the Tai Po fire. (Vinci Ao Wei-ying, The Young Reporter)Hong Kongers fill a tunnel wall with penned messages of support and condolence for victims of the Tai Po fire. (Vinci Ao Wei-ying, The Young Reporter)
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