Residents returning to Hong Kong's fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court are struggling with tough decisions about what personal belongings to salvage. With limited time and practical constraints, many are facing the heartbreaking prospect of leaving family treasures behind. This follows a devastating fire in November that severely impacted their homes.

Residents of Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court are wrestling with a fresh sense of loss after returning to their former homes damaged in last November’s fire, as they are forced to choose what to pack and what to leave behind within a limited time frame and under practical constraints. Cecilia* is one such Hongkonger. She considers herself fortunate to have discovered that her upper-floor flat was largely undamaged by the blaze. But now she faces losing family treasures, precious metals and antique...