'My heart breaks every time I'm called a hero' - Hong Kong fire survivor
Summary
A fire in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court killed at least 159 people. Survivors, including William Li, helped others escape. An investigation is looking into building safety issues like faulty fire alarms and non-fire resistant netting.Key Facts
- A fire occurred in Hong Kong at Wang Fuk Court, resulting in at least 159 deaths.
- William Li, a resident, helped some neighbors escape the fire.
- Li feels guilty for not saving more people and struggles with being called a "hero."
- An investigation is underway to find out why the fire started and why escape was difficult.
- Problems identified include non-fire resistant netting and malfunctioning fire alarms.
- Li and others, including domestic worker Rhodora Alcaraz, were eventually rescued.
- Firefighters are still searching for missing people in the complex.
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