On second day of residents’ return to their devastated homes, some bid emotional farewell while others say three hours is insufficient time for packing
4-MIN READ4-MIN ListenJess Ma,Vivian AuandKristen CheungPublished: 12:16pm, 21 Apr 2026Updated: 4:25pm, 21 Apr 2026Residents have continued searching for memorabilia in their fire-ravaged homes on the second day of pick-up sessions at Wang Fuk Court, with some using a robotic device for assistance and others expressing gratitude to neighbours who saved their lives during the blaze.
Wang Sun House residents on the middle floors began returning home on Tuesday, with opinions divided over whether three hours were enough to pack and bid farewell.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank my neighbour, who knocked on our door to alert my wife and me to escape when the fire broke out,” Jerry Cheung, 40, said.
About 6,000 residents have registered with the government to make trips back to their former homes to pick up personal belongings. The home-return arrangement is expected to wrap up on May 4.
Cheung, who lives on the 11th floor, said he was exercising to prepare for his return and hoped to bid farewell to his flat.
He said he would be accompanied by his wife and domestic worker to clear the flat and that three hours would be sufficient, as his unit was not severely damaged.
