The Death Toll Of Indonesian Citizens Due To Fire In Hong Kong Increases To Six People

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. (Source: Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

JAKARTA - Sad news came from Hong Kong, with the local police verifying the increasing number of Indonesian citizens (WNI) who died as a result of a fire at the Wang Fuk Court Apartment Complex, Tai Po, Hong Kong.

"Based on information from the Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong, so far the Hong Kong Police have verified 6 Indonesian citizens who died," said Spokesperson II of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela in a statement from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saturday (29/11).

"The process of identifying the bodies is still being carried out by the authorities," he continued.

"The Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong has established communication with the families of victims of Indonesian citizens and is working with the local government regarding handling," said Nabyl.

Naby further explained that the Indonesian Consulate General had also distributed logistical assistance to several shelters and opened a post at one of the Tai Po Community Center aid distribution centers.

"The Indonesian Consulate General continues to actively monitor developments and follow up on conditions in the field," he said.

As previously reported, a severe fire scorched seven buildings at the Wang Fuk Court Apartment Complex, Tai Po, Hong Kong, which took place on Wednesday, as quoted by CNN.

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs previously announced that from the results of intensive coordination between the Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), information was obtained that two Indonesian citizens died and two others were injured.

"All victims are Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) in the domestic sector," said the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Meanwhile, the Director of Information and Media of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hartyo Harkomoyo revealed, based on data from the Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong, based on the work contract, 119 Indonesian citizens were in the burning complex.

Yesterday, Spokesperson I of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Yvonne Mewengang said one injured victim had been allowed to leave the hospital after undergoing treatment.

"Of the two people being treated, yesterday one of them had been discharged from the hospital and is currently living at the residence of a relative of the employer (maji)," said Yvonne.

"Meanwhile, another PMI is in a stable condition and it's just a matter of waiting for his return," he continued.

Hingga kemarin, otoritas Hong Kong mencatat jumlah korban akiba kebakaran ini mencapai 128 orang dan banyak yang masih hilang.