#legend looks at how one can help with efforts for victims of the Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong has just experienced its most deadly city fire since World War II, with 44 confirmed deceased and hundreds still missing as of press time. Over 750 firefighters were deployed to Tai Po estate, where a blaze razed through seven buildings.

Where and how to help

Volunteer with the Tai Po District Office

The Tai Po District Office has set up a help desk at Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital for assistance and public enquiries. The hotline number is 26584040.

Send funds to the Hong Kong Red Cross

The Hong Kong Red Cross is accepting donations for its efforts. The designated donation period is from now until December 10, 2025. Tap here for their online donation channel, or go to their Alipay Hong Kong and PayMe directly. The FPS Hong Kong Red Cross Identifier: 164279317

*Donations via PayMe, Alipay, and FPS Identifier: Please provide a screenshot of the transaction record, along with the donor’s name, phone number, address, donor number (if any), and enter “TPFEA9891”, and email it to relief@redcross.org.hk

Pass items to The Salvation Army Hong Kong

The Salvation Army Recycling Program has sent adults and children winter clothes, socks, slippers, shoes, etc. to its two centres opened for residents affected by the fire at The Salvation Army Tai Po Youth Integrated Service and The Salvation Army Tai Po Elderly Community Service Centre. Item donations are welcome.

Donate blood with the Hospital Authority

The Hong Kong Hospital Authority is accepting blood donations. There is a blood donation vehicle at 48, Tai Po Tai Wo Road, Tai Po. If you can’t make it there, tap here to arrange a donation session with the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service.

Provide food items to Feeding HK

Feeding HK are putting together care packs of shelf stable food packs – rice, canned food, oil, condiments etc.  Check their website to learn more about their efforts and their community collection points.

Where to seek help

Shelter

For residents affected by the fire, temporary shelters have been opened at the following locations:

• Kwong Fuk Community Hall (Kwong Fuk Estate, Tai Po)
• Tung Cheong Street Community Hall (1/F, Tai Po Tung Cheong Street Leisure Building, 25 Tung Cheong Street, Tai Po)
• CCC Fung Leung Kit Memorial Secondary School is also open to accommodate evacuated residents
• The Salvation Army Tai Po Youth Integrated Services (Room 301, 306, 3/F, Tai Man House, Tai Yuen Estate, Tai Po) affords a place where victims can take a break. For enquiries, call 26672913.
• The Salvation Army Tai Po Elderly Community Service Centre will be, providing overnight care to elderly people in need and supporting caregivers. Those in need can visit or call the centre (Address: 2nd floor, Tai Po Community Centre, 2 Rural Society Street, Tai Po; Tel: 26536811)
• Impact HK is offering emergency accommodation in their Prince Edward hostel for those in need. Please call 53416670 or WhatsApp 59437124

Mental health resources

For anyone else that might require mental health support, the Hong Kong Red Cross line will be open and the number to call is 51645040. Service hours for the next two days are November 27 (00:00 – 22:00) and November 28: 10:00 – 22:00).

Enquiry

A dedicated casualty inquiry hotline has been set up by the Hong Kong Police Force for the public. To ask about casualties, please call 1878 999.

This article will be updated as more verified charitable efforts are confirmed.

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