Tai Po McDonald's offer free food for fire victims

Three 24-hour McDonald's restaurants in Tai Po are offering free food and drinks to residents affected by the grade five fire at Wang Fuk Court.

The massive blaze has so far killed 36 people and left 279 still unaccounted for. A large number of residents have been forced to take shelter at various temporary centers as the fire is yet to be fully extinguished.

The fast-food chain announced on social media that its Tai Po Market, Tai Wo, and Fortune Plaza branches will provide free food and drinks to support those affected.

McDonald’s also said it will arrange for staff to deliver 1,000 free breakfast sets to several temporary shelters tomorrow, November 27. The delivery locations include Tung Cheong Street Sports Centre, Tung Cheong Street Community Hall, Fu Shin Community Hall, Tai Wo Neighbourhood Community Centre, and Tai Po Market Community Hall. The company noted the list of centers would be continuously updated.

McDonald’s expressed hope the residents are safe and urged everyone to take care.