Tim Cook Janji Salurkan Donasi Untuk Korban Kebakaran Maut Di Hong Kong

Tim Cook, memberi bantuan pada kebakaran Hong Kong (foto: x@_Jhokanson)

JAKARTA Apple joined the international aid line after a massive fire destroyed the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Tai Po District, Hong Kong. The fire that broke out on Wednesday, November 26, scorched seven residential blocks and killed at least 120 people. More than 200 residents are still reported missing, making it one of the city's deadliest fires in recent decades.

On Friday, November 28, Apple CEO Tim Cook made a statement via platform X that his company would make donations to support rescue and recovery efforts on the pitch. Cook's style remains calm as usual, but his message brings great weight in the midst of a sad situation.

The Wang Fuk Court complex is a 31-story residence that houses more than 4,000 people, mostly the elderly. This complex consists of eight high apartment blocks that stand close together, so that fires spread quickly before firefighters managed to reach all critical points.

Reports from Hong Kong fire authorities revealed fire alarms across the block did not sound when the incident occurred. The failed security network caused public outrage, especially after police made at least ten arrests on suspicion of murder due to heavy negligence. Investigations are expected to last a long time, given the large number of casualties and structural damage that must be re-evaluated.

In the midst of the tense atmosphere, Apple's donation promises add to the morale push. Assistance from tech giants is expected to help provide urgent needs such as temporary shelters, medical logistics, and support for victims' families who are still looking for their family members.

Tragedy in Tai Po reopens discussions about the readiness of multi-storey residential infrastructure in dense cities such as Hong Kong, especially regarding alarm systems, evacuation routes, and building surveillance. Behind all the number of victims and investigative reports, there are thousands of stories of loss and families that depend on the search process.

Global aid that continues to arrive suggests that even in a city as dense as Hong Kong, solidarity can still penetrate the ongoing debris, smoke and bad news.