Title: A Desperate Plea
Credit: © Tyrone Siu, Reuters
Caption: Mr Wong cries out in anguish as fire engulfs the Tai Po housing complex he calls home. Moments earlier, he phoned his wife, who was trapped in the building, and they exchanged what would be their final words. Hong Kong, 26 November 2025.
Story: A massive fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po claimed 168 lives, becoming Hong Kong’s deadliest fire since 1948. While no official cause has been reported, investigations by Hong Kong authorities found that bamboo scaffolding, construction netting, and flammable Styrofoam boards on windows acted as accelerants for the fire, trapping residents inside. More than 2,000 firefighters were involved in rescue efforts, killing one and injuring twelve.
Leica Fotografie International posted this image. The photographer is Tyrone Siu, Reuters.
Posted on Blogfinger on 4/11/26
This image deserved the recognition. The drama and the photo quality are amazing. Technically it is a perfect photograph .