The level-5 fire that broke out on November 26 at the Wong Fuk residential complex in Tai Po District, Hong Kong (China), has left both local citizens and the international community in shock. As of the evening of November 27, at least 55 people had been confirmed dead, with hundreds still missing. Although the blaze at Wang Fuk Court has been partially contained, flames continue to smolder inside the buildings. The incident is considered the most devastating residential fire Hong Kong (China) has seen in many years.
According to HK01, two artists former Miss Hong Kong Toby Chan and art director–costume designer Cheung Man, a six-time Hong Kong Film Awards nominee were reported to have lost family homes and property in the fire. The damaged properties belonged to Toby Chan’s grandmother and Cheung Man’s grandfather. Fortunately, their relatives managed to escape safely before the blaze engulfed the buildings.
The family homes of Miss Hong Kong Toby Chan and artist Cheung Man were completely destroyed in the fire. Thankfully, their loved ones survived unharmed.
Amid the overwhelming grief spreading across the city, many top Hong Kong entertainment figures have expressed deep condolences to the affected households those who lost family members and those whose lifelong savings were reduced to ashes. Beyond offering sympathy, stars such as Nicholas Tse, Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-fat, Jessica Hsuan, G.E.M., Charlene Choi, Esther Kwan, Hins Cheung, Charmaine Sheh, and many others have joined hands to donate money, provide aid, and deliver essential goods to residents of the eight burned residential blocks many of whom are now homeless overnight.
Hong Kong celebrities such as Charmaine Sheh, Nicholas Tse, Michelle Yeoh, G.E.M., and others are continuously sharing updates, calling for donations, and offering support to the victims.
Actor Eddie Kwan volunteered to drive trucks transporting necessities, blankets, pillows, and clothing to temporary shelters set up by the government for thousands of residents displaced by the disaster. Actress Jeannie Chiang urged the public to stay safe and announced that her family’s restaurant would remain open all night to provide free food and drinks to victims of the fire.
Eddie Kwan volunteered to drive and transport essential supplies, blankets, pillows, and clothing to the temporary shelters set up for residents affected by this devastating incident.
Jeannie Chiang kept her restaurant open throughout the night to provide free food and drinks to households who lost their belongings or family members in the large-scale fire.
MIRROR member Frankie Chan not only organized relief-supply collection but also personally went to the disaster site to distribute food and water to those waiting anxiously for news of missing family members. Meanwhile, Miss Hong Kong 2015 Louisa Mak announced she was willing to take care of one or two young children for families affected by the tragedy. Emphasizing the spirit of “those with money give money, those with strength give strength,” Hong Kong artists are uniting to support families who have suffered immense losses.
Frankie Chan (Frankie) went to the scene to distribute water and food to people anxiously waiting for news about their missing family members in the tragedy.
Miss Hong Kong Louisa Mak announced that she is willing to take care of young children for families affected by the devastating fire.
Actress Cecilia Cheung pledged to donate 1 million HKD specifically for emergency rescue, temporary resettlement, and essential supplies. Singer Han Hong donated 10 million RMB to support vulnerable groups affected by the disaster, including the elderly, the sick, and people with disabilities.
Cecilia Cheung and Han Hong donated funds to support the residents affected by the fire.
Singer Miriam Yeung, who had planned to hold six concerts this month, announced that her shows would continue as scheduled. However, all profits from the opening concert—and all proceeds from merchandise sold during the six shows—will be donated to rescue and recovery efforts.
On November 27, numerous artists and event organizers also announced cancellations and postponements of entertainment activities in the wake of the tragedy. Broadcaster TVB suspended several entertainment programs, deeming them inappropriate during this period of mourning.
Chow Yun-fat and Michelle Yeoh also canceled their planned appearances at the MAMA Awards, scheduled to be held in Hong Kong (China) on November 28–29. MAMA organizers announced the red carpet would be canceled, the show would open with a one-minute moment of silence, and all flame or celebration-themed effects would be removed. The broadcast schedule for MAMA 2025 has also been delayed, replacing the originally planned live broadcast.
Sources: K14