Residents of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court on Sunday continued to say emotional goodbyes to their homes, with one family planning to take a final group photograph inside their apartment.

Authorities are allowing people to return in small groups to collect their belongings.

Ms Poon, a resident, lived in one of the destroyed blocks.

Like many others, she returned not just for clothes or documents, but for memories.

"We agreed we want to take one more family photo inside our home. We’ve always had family gatherings at home... every birthday, we go back to that flat to eat together. So we already have so many group pictures all taken inside that house," she said.

"So today, when we have this chance... maybe the very last time we come back. We also want to make sure we take one last family photo in this home. As a keepsake.”

Another resident, Mr Ma, came back not just for belongings — but to pay tribute to a neighbour who died in the fire.

"Today I brought flowers. We just wanted to give a little something — from the heart — to her. She was like a friend to us. Around 30-years-old. A mother," he said.



Edited by Tony Sabine