A Hong Kong nanny’s quick thinking and livestreaming during a devastating โapartment fire likely saved lives,alerting residents to the danger when building alarms failed. The nanny, a live-in caregiver, broadcast โher harrowing descent down 23 flights of stairs while together rescuing herโค employer’s baby from the blaze at the Wang Fuk Court complex.
The fire, which occurred on โฃNovember โค30, 2025, resulted in at least 146 fatalities and underscores critical questions about fire safety protocols in older residential buildings. The nanny’s social media broadcast bypassed malfunctioning alarm systems, providing โฃcrucial,โค real-time warnings โขto those inside. This incident highlights the growing role of citizen journalism and social media in emergency situations, offering a potentially vital dialog channel when traditional systems fail. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire and the alarm system malfunction.
