Relief Efforts
Hong Kong receives new mainland supplies after Tai Po fire
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Hong Kong continues to receive disaster relief supplies coordinated by the central government to aid rescue efforts following the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. A new batch from the mainland, including firefighter goggles and waterproof gloves, arrived on Wednesday and has been put into use. The blaze has killed at least 159 people, with 31 still missing.
A fire that broke out on January 9, 2026, at Site 5 informal settlement in Du Noon near Cape Town has destroyed nearly 1,000 dwellings, displacing thousands of residents. The City of Cape Town has started registering affected individuals for relief assistance. Efforts are underway to clear debris and support reconstruction amid the ongoing crisis.
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Following South African Weather Service warnings of severe thunderstorms and rains through the festive season, inclement weather has claimed two lives, left three missing, and prompted widespread relief operations in provinces including KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.