A Hong Kong fire killed 151, destroyed seven buildings, and sparked a citywide outpouring over pet losses and rescues.

A fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court complex killed at least 151 people and destroyed seven high-rises, leaving residents traumatized. Among them was Jacky Lee, who was reunited with her 15-year-old poodle, Jason, after firefighters rescued him from a burning unit, guided by notes with his name. Jason, shaken but alive, was treated for mild dehydration and later recovered. Over 200 pets were rescued, 63 died. The blaze, which burned for over 40 hours, sparked widespread emotional responses, with many Hong Kong residents viewing pets as family. Officials urged support for strays and called for pet-friendly temporary housing for displaced families.