Two victims of the Wang Fuk Court inferno dug through the ashes of their homes, only to each discover about HK$100,000 (US$12,800) in charred banknotes, just two of many such finds as residents returned to the fire-damaged Hong Kong estate on Thursday.
On the same day, several local storage companies offered free services to affected residents as a show of compassion and solidarity.
Thursday marked the second day that residents of Wang Tai House, one of the seven blocks severely damaged in last November’s fire at the Tai Po estate, could visit their flats to collect their belongings as part of a government scheme.
Among those making the trip was a resident surnamed Chu, who said her home had been largely destroyed in the fire.
Chu said that Civil Aid Service volunteers had helped her pry open a safe containing HK$100,000 in cash inherited from her father, only to find the notes were completely charred.
Chu said she was uncertain whether the banks would be able to replace them.
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