In an effort to track the whereabouts of residents, rooms have been categorized with color codes: green for those confirmed safe and red for those who are still missing and in need of help. This status is determined through data submitted to the administrators via various forms and spreadsheets.
As of 11:30 AM AEDT, the website reports that over 100 apartments have residents who are unaccounted for, with the majority situated in buildings E and F.
While many entries are brief and sparse on details, some provide more extensive information about the missing individuals.
One such entry reads, “A 41-year-old man went missing at 16:45,” according to a translated message. “His last message was that he was trapped in a stairwell.”
Several “SOS” entries suggest that a considerable portion of those still missing are elderly residents.
Many of the “SOS” entries suggest that a significant number of those who remain missing are elderly residents.
“Three elderly people, one with dementia and another with a back problem, have been missing for nine hours,” one reads.
“Grandma Yang has been out of contact since the afternoon,” says another.
Hong Kong authorities have arrested three people on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to the fire.
