Hong Kong Red Cross unveils HK$420 million relief fund for Tai Po fire victims

The Hong Kong Red Cross has raised HK$420 million (US$54 million) to support victims of the deadly Tai Po blaze, launching a three- to five-year relief plan covering the financial, mental health and medical needs of those affected. Almost a month after the fire at Wang Fuk Court – which killed at least 161 people, injured dozens and displaced nearly 5,000 – the NGO said on Tuesday that it aimed not only to help victims rebuild their lives, but also to assist the whole of Hong Kong in recovering...