11/30/2025
A tragic story has emerged from Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in a century. On November 26, 2025, a massive blaze tore through Wang F*k Court, a 31‑story residential tower in Tai Po, claiming at least 94 lives. Among the victims was 37‑year‑old firefighter Ho Wai‑ho, who died while battling the flames. According to Mothership sg, Ho had served in the Fire Services Department for nine years after previously working as a special police officer.
What makes his death even more heartbreaking is the personal story behind it. According to AsiaOne, Ho was just one month away from marrying his girlfriend of 10 years. She later shared her grief on social media, calling him her “superhero” and writing that he had “finished his mission and returned to Krypton,” a poignant reference to Superman.
Ho’s sacrifice has become a symbol of the risks firefighters face and the human cost of such disasters. His story has resonated widely, not only because of the scale of the tragedy but also because of the love and future he left behind. See less