On the afternoon of November 26, a fire broke out in several residential buildings in Hung Fuk Court, Tai Po Estate, New Territories, Hong Kong, causing significant casualties and drawing widespread attention from all sectors of society.
According to China News Network, as of 6:00 AM on November 28, the fire at Hung Fook Court in Hong Kong had resulted in 94 deaths, including one firefighter. The Fire Services Department is also treating 76 injured, including 11 firefighters.
According to Xinhua News Agency, a spokesperson for the Home Affairs and Youth Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government said on the 27th that, in order to assist the residents of Hung Fook Court in Tai Po, the SAR government has established the "Tai Po Hung Fook Court Assistance Fund" and invested HK$300 million as start-up capital to assist the residents and support various related work.
Following the disaster, numerous companies and organizations donated funds to provide emergency relief for the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong. According to incomplete statistics, as of 24:00 on November 27, over 40 companies had participated in the donations, with the total amount of supplies and donations exceeding HK$600 million.
Several internet technology companies acted immediately, donating over HK$130 million.
Alibaba Group announced an initial donation of HK$20 million to support fire relief efforts in Hong Kong, including resettlement, provision of essential supplies, and emotional support. Simultaneously, Alibaba Group has activated its emergency disaster response mechanism, with its Cainiao and other businesses mobilizing nearby food, bedding, and other emergency supplies to deliver to the affected areas to help residents in need. In addition, the Jack Ma Foundation will donate HK$30 million to provide financial assistance to affected families and individuals, and to support firefighters and emergency responders who bravely fought the fires and their families.
Tencent Charity Foundation (Hong Kong) has launched an initial donation of HK$10 million to support emergency relief, transitional resettlement, supply of essential goods, and emotional support for disaster-stricken residents. On the afternoon of the 27th, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced the establishment of the "Tai Po Wong Fook Estate Assistance Fund" to centrally coordinate donations from various sectors and carry out related disaster relief work. In light of this, Tencent Charity Foundation (Hong Kong) announced an additional HK$20 million, donated entirely to the assistance fund. To date, Tencent has donated a total of HK$30 million to support disaster relief efforts in Hong Kong.
ByteDance (Hong Kong) has launched a donation of HK$10 million, which will be used for emergency relief and transitional resettlement of disaster victims and to help the recovery of communities after the disaster.
Baidu announced a donation of HK$10 million to support emergency resettlement, livelihood security, and post-disaster reconstruction for disaster-stricken people.
NetEase has decided to donate HK$10 million to support local emergency relief, transitional resettlement, post-disaster community recovery, and emotional support for residents.
Lei Jun, founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Group, posted on his personal Weibo account that the Hong Kong Xiaomi Foundation donated HK$10 million to provide emergency assistance for fire relief efforts in Tai Po, Hong Kong.
Kuaishou announced a donation of HK$5 million through the Beijing Kuaishou Charity Foundation to support emergency relief and post-disaster recovery efforts following the fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong.
Meituan's food delivery platform Keeta announced that it has urgently launched a donation of HK$5 million to support the transitional resettlement of affected residents, the supply of daily necessities, and to help with post-disaster community recovery.
Xiaohongshu announced a donation of HK$5 million to support the rescue, resettlement, supply of essential goods, and emotional support for residents affected by the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong.
With the assistance of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong, JD.com's subsidiary, Jiabao Supermarket in Hong Kong, immediately contacted the local village council to quickly activate its emergency relief mechanism, establish a special emergency response team, and urgently allocate urgently needed supplies such as bottled water, sandwich biscuits, mochi, and instant noodles. On the night of the fire, the first batch of relief supplies was dispatched from a nearby warehouse and delivered to designated locations in the disaster area by dedicated personnel and vehicles. The second batch of relief supplies has now been loaded and will be allocated and replenished as needed on-site to effectively guarantee the basic living needs of the affected people.
Several consumer companies donated nearly HK$200 million in cash and goods.
Anta Group announced a donation of HK$30 million (including HK$10 million in cash and HK$20 million in cold-weather gear) for the emergency resettlement and basic living needs of the affected compatriots during the transition period.
Bosideng Group donated HK$30 million to support disaster relief efforts in Tai Po, Hong Kong.
Li Ning Group acted swiftly, donating HK$20 million worth of cash and equipment to support disaster relief efforts.
Xtep Group has urgently donated HK$20 million in cash and equipment specifically for the post-disaster resettlement needs of compatriots affected by the disaster in Tai Po, Hong Kong.
361° Group urgently donated HK$15 million in cash and equipment to aid in the post-disaster reconstruction of Tai Po, Hong Kong.
Chow Tai Fook Group announced a donation of HK$20 million to provide emergency assistance to residents affected by the fire, helping them overcome their difficulties. The group stated that following the fire, it quickly mobilized its subsidiaries yesterday to provide temporary accommodation, food, warm clothing, and daily necessities to the affected residents.
Lao Pu Gold announced a donation of HK$10 million to provide emergency support for fire relief efforts at Hung Fook Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, and to help affected residents overcome their difficulties.
Nongfu Spring announced a donation of HK$10 million in cash and HK$5 million in supplies, specifically for emergency relief and disaster recovery efforts.
Mixue Ice Cream has urgently launched a donation of HK$20 million to support disaster relief efforts, including medical assistance, emergency resettlement, and living assistance for affected residents.
Heytea donated HK$5 million to support a series of efforts including disaster relief, resettlement and reconstruction for affected residents.
Tea Hundred Ways launched a donation of HK$5 million to support medical care, resettlement, and post-disaster reconstruction for the affected people.
Automakers, real estate companies, express delivery companies, pharmaceutical companies, financial institutions, and other sectors have donated money and supplies to provide assistance.
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. donated HK$10 million through the China Red Cross Foundation to provide emergency relief and rescue services in the disaster-stricken Tai Po area of Hong Kong, and to assist in post-disaster aid and recovery efforts.
BYD (Hong Kong) donated HK$10 million for medical assistance, emergency resettlement, and post-disaster reconstruction for affected residents.
Geely Holding Group, together with the Li Shufu Charity Foundation, donated HK$10 million to provide emergency assistance for fire relief efforts in Tai Po, Hong Kong.
GAC Group donated HK$6 million for emergency medical assistance, temporary resettlement, and post-disaster reconstruction for affected residents.
XPeng Motors immediately launched an emergency response, donating HK$5 million to fully support affected families in overcoming their difficulties.
Tuhu Auto Service has initiated a donation of HK$3 million to support fire relief, transitional resettlement of affected residents, provision of living supplies, and post-disaster reconstruction.
CATL, together with its subsidiary Peak Aviation, donated HK$15 million to support disaster relief efforts at Hung Fook Estate in Tai Po.
Didi has made an initial donation of HK$10 million for emergency rescue and humanitarian aid, and will continue to provide follow-up support based on the progress of disaster relief.
SF Express activated its emergency response mechanism and immediately donated HK$20 million for medical assistance, provision of daily necessities, and post-disaster reconstruction for affected residents.
J&T Express has launched a HK$10 million donation drive to support emergency resettlement, basic living support, emotional support, and post-disaster recovery efforts for affected residents, aiming to help the disaster area overcome its difficulties as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, J&T has opened a green channel to Hong Kong to prioritize the delivery of relief supplies, ensuring they arrive in Hong Kong as quickly as possible.
Wens Foodstuff Group donated HK$40 million in cash and supplies to support post-fire reconstruction in Tai Po District, Hong Kong.
Lenovo Group donated HK$10 million to the Hong Kong Tai Po Wong Fook Court fire, which was classified as a level 5 fire, for emergency relief, supply of living materials, medical assistance and follow-up work for the affected residents.
Midea Group immediately activated its response mechanism and announced a donation of HK$10 million for emergency relief, resettlement of affected compatriots, and post-disaster reconstruction.
China Biopharmaceutical donated HK$10 million in cash and medicines to provide emergency relief for the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong, to be used for the emergency resettlement of affected compatriots and to ensure their basic living needs during the transition period.
Lanzhou Foci Pharmaceutical quickly activated its emergency response mechanism and immediately coordinated with its Hong Kong subsidiary, Hong Kong Foci Pharmaceutical Factory Limited, to urgently raise and donate 1,800 boxes of "Foci Minshan Qingqi Huatan Pills" to help the affected people alleviate symptoms and overcome difficulties together.
The Shanghai Fosun Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the "Fosun Foundation"), together with Fosun International, and its ecosystem companies including Fosun Pharma, Fosun Hong Kong, Fosun Pharma, Fosun Wealth, Peak Reinsurance, and Fosun Asset Management, as well as philanthropists and organizations such as Zhou Shen, donated HK$10 million for emergency relief and post-disaster reconstruction.
Henderson Land Development Company Limited stated that the Lee Shau Kee Foundation will donate HK$30 million to provide emergency relief and transitional accommodation for those affected by the fire at Hung Fook Court in Tai Po.
Hang Lung Group and Hang Lung Properties announced a total allocation of HK$11 million to establish the "Tai Po Hung Fook Court Fire Relief Fund," providing cash and accommodation support.
Sino Group stated that the Group and the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation will allocate HK$20 million to support disaster relief. They have also prepared approximately 160 rooms at the Gold Coast Hotel, Royal Pacific Hotel, and Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel in Hong Kong to provide free accommodation for residents in need, hoping to alleviate their burden in finding temporary shelter.
The Fok Ying Tung Foundation of Macau, the Fok Ying Tung Foundation of Hong Kong, and the Fok Ying Tung Group announced a donation of HK$30 million to support residents of Wong Fook Court in Tai Po.
Trip.com Group announced that, in response to relief needs and to help disaster victims overcome difficulties, it will donate HK$10 million to assist affected residents and communities in weathering the crisis.
Tongcheng Travel announced that, in response to the relief needs, it donated HK$1 million through the Tongcheng Charity Foundation and, together with its two Hong Kong-based companies, HopeGoo and eLong Hotel Technology, quickly raised HK$1 million worth of toiletries, daily necessities and other relief supplies to send to the disaster area for emergency living and post-disaster reconstruction work.
Ant Group and its Hong Kong-based subsidiary AlipayHK have donated HK$10 million to support emergency relief, transitional resettlement, and the supply of essential goods to affected residents.
Futu announced that it has immediately launched an emergency donation of HK$10 million to support the emergency resettlement of affected families, the rapid replenishment of basic living supplies, and necessary follow-up assistance.
Ping An Insurance has launched a donation of HK$10 million for emergency relief and post-disaster recovery efforts, providing essential supplies and emergency financial assistance to affected residents.
Yunfeng Financial Group and its subsidiary, Manulife Insurance, officially announced an emergency donation of HK$10 million for key relief efforts, including medical treatment, emergency resettlement, and transitional living allowances for affected residents.
Ruiyuan Foundation (Hong Kong) Limited has decided to donate HK$1 million to support fire relief and subsequent transitional resettlement, supply of living materials and subsequent reconstruction in Hong Kong.