Editorial | After mourning fire victims, Hong Kong must slowly recover and rebuild

Hongkongers have shown their compassion, solidarity and perseverance in the wake of the Tai Po tragedy. With time, the city shall overcome Reading Time:2 minutes Why you can trust SCMP Published: 6:45am, 2 Dec 2025 The trauma over Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades will not fade any time soon as the death toll continues to rise from the Tai Po tragedy. As the city slowly emerges from the poignant grief and embarks on a long and difficult journey of healing and recovery, following three days of mourning, there needs to be continuous support for the needy as well as…