Companies and organizations in Hong Kong have arranged donations to support residents affected by the catastrophic fire that ripped through the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Tai Po district overnight, killing 44 and leaving hundreds homeless.
Several McDonald’s outlets — including the Tai Po Market, Tai Wo, and Fortune Plaza branches —will provide free food and beverages to residents impacted by the blaze.
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In addition, McDonald’s said it would deliver 1,000 free breakfasts to sports centers and community halls housing affected citizens, including Tung Cheong Street Sports Centre, Fu Shin Community Hall and Tai Wo Neighbourhood Community Centre.
Food distributor Ng Fung-hong said it has activated its emergency response plan, and has delivered its first batch of relief supplies to temporary shelters.
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Meanwhile, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, who is visiting Milan in Italy, will cut short his trip and return to Hong Kong earlier than scheduled.
