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Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Ten Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong

12/16/2025

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Ten domestic helpers died in a fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong on November 26.
Ms. Darwati, an Indonesian domestic worker, had lived in Hong Kong six years.
In her final moments, she sent a video message to her husband saying she was trapped.
The Hong Kong government has launched an investigation, with preliminary findings pointing to safety regulation failures.
Each family of the deceased will receive compensation.

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Story summary

Ten domestic helpers died in a fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong on November 26.
Ms. Darwati, an Indonesian domestic worker, had lived in Hong Kong six years.
In her final moments, she sent a video message to her husband saying she was trapped.
The Hong Kong government has launched an investigation, with preliminary findings pointing to safety regulation failures.
Each family of the deceased will receive compensation.