The photo that became a symbol for Hong Kong's deadly fire

Wong, 71, reacts after saying his wife is trapped inside Wang Fuk Court during a major fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 26, 2025. - Reuters

HONG KONG: It was a clear autumn afternoon with blue skies and a cool breeze as Wong set off to pick up his granddaughter from school.

The 71-year-old retiree and his wife took turns making the walk to school from their apartment complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district.