A Hong Kong Fire Survivor’s Escape, in His Own Words
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- William Li was unaware of a fire breaking out in his building on Wednesday afternoon due to the absence of fire alarms and smoke in his apartment.
- He was alerted to the fire by a call from his wife, who learned about the blaze while at work.
- Despite his familiarity with the Wang Fuk Court complex, where he has lived since birth, Li and two neighbors were trapped in his apartment for over two hours.
- Firefighters eventually rescued Li and his neighbors from the building.
