Michael Barthel
@mibawi.bsky.social
Search & Rescue / Animal Rescue / Animal Welfare
Weather / Wildfires / Natural disasters
Weather / Wildfires / Natural disasters
When flames tore through the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong, William Li had no warning. A call from his wife was the first sign of danger. For more than two hours, Li and two neighbors were trapped, battling suffocating smoke and falling debris before firefighters pulled them to safety
November 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
When flames tore through the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong, William Li had no warning. A call from his wife was the first sign of danger. For more than two hours, Li and two neighbors were trapped, battling suffocating smoke and falling debris before firefighters pulled them to safety
#Stockton #California #Shooting - #MassShooting > Faith in the Valley will hold a vigil at 3 p.m. Sunday at 9299 Thornton Road.
November 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
#Stockton #California #Shooting - #MassShooting > Faith in the Valley will hold a vigil at 3 p.m. Sunday at 9299 Thornton Road.
November 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#Indonesia floodings, landslides and earthquake - death toll at 417
#SriLanka floodings and landslides - death toll at 193
#Thailand floodings - death toll at 170
#Vietnam Tropical Storm Koto - death toll at 3
#Malaysia floodings - death toll at 2
#SriLanka floodings and landslides - death toll at 193
#Thailand floodings - death toll at 170
#Vietnam Tropical Storm Koto - death toll at 3
#Malaysia floodings - death toll at 2
November 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#Indonesia floodings, landslides and earthquake - death toll at 417
#SriLanka floodings and landslides - death toll at 193
#Thailand floodings - death toll at 170
#Vietnam Tropical Storm Koto - death toll at 3
#Malaysia floodings - death toll at 2
#SriLanka floodings and landslides - death toll at 193
#Thailand floodings - death toll at 170
#Vietnam Tropical Storm Koto - death toll at 3
#Malaysia floodings - death toll at 2
#HongKong #TaiPo #WangFukCourt #Fire - 11/30/2025 update
Deaths: 146
92 deaths confirmed and 54 bodies pending identification
Missing: ~100
Among the missing cases reported, another 37 were found injured later and 159 have been marked as safe.
Deaths: 146
92 deaths confirmed and 54 bodies pending identification
Missing: ~100
Among the missing cases reported, another 37 were found injured later and 159 have been marked as safe.
November 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
#HongKong #TaiPo #WangFukCourt #Fire - 11/30/2025 update
Deaths: 146
92 deaths confirmed and 54 bodies pending identification
Missing: ~100
Among the missing cases reported, another 37 were found injured later and 159 have been marked as safe.
Deaths: 146
92 deaths confirmed and 54 bodies pending identification
Missing: ~100
Among the missing cases reported, another 37 were found injured later and 159 have been marked as safe.
#HongKong #TaiPo #WangFukCourt #Fire - Animal rescue - 11/30/2025 update
In the past 24 hours officers rescued/evacuated more animals from the buildings, cats, turtles, a aquarium with guppies.
Following reports of stray animals in the area, feeding stations were set up.
In the past 24 hours officers rescued/evacuated more animals from the buildings, cats, turtles, a aquarium with guppies.
Following reports of stray animals in the area, feeding stations were set up.
November 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
#HongKong #TaiPo #WangFukCourt #Fire - Animal rescue - 11/30/2025 update
In the past 24 hours officers rescued/evacuated more animals from the buildings, cats, turtles, a aquarium with guppies.
Following reports of stray animals in the area, feeding stations were set up.
In the past 24 hours officers rescued/evacuated more animals from the buildings, cats, turtles, a aquarium with guppies.
Following reports of stray animals in the area, feeding stations were set up.
#HongKong #TaiPo #WangFukCourt #Fire - injuries update
As of 10am, November 30th - 33 of the 79 injured have been discharged, 19 remain in critical condition, four are seriously injured and 23 are stable.
As of 10am, November 30th - 33 of the 79 injured have been discharged, 19 remain in critical condition, four are seriously injured and 23 are stable.
November 30, 2025 at 7:23 AM
#HongKong #TaiPo #WangFukCourt #Fire - injuries update
As of 10am, November 30th - 33 of the 79 injured have been discharged, 19 remain in critical condition, four are seriously injured and 23 are stable.
As of 10am, November 30th - 33 of the 79 injured have been discharged, 19 remain in critical condition, four are seriously injured and 23 are stable.
Everyone should be warned... it's (another) historic mistake.
November 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Everyone should be warned... it's (another) historic mistake.
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE ....
November 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE ....
November 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
#HongKong / Tai Po - Wang Fuk Court Fire - 11/29/2025 update
Deaths: 128
Injuries: 79
Unaccounted for: 150
Officers have not found any remains today believed to be from humans.
Three cats and a turtle have been rescued and transported to the SPCA.
Deaths: 128
Injuries: 79
Unaccounted for: 150
Officers have not found any remains today believed to be from humans.
Three cats and a turtle have been rescued and transported to the SPCA.
November 29, 2025 at 10:32 AM
#HongKong / Tai Po - Wang Fuk Court Fire - 11/29/2025 update
Deaths: 128
Injuries: 79
Unaccounted for: 150
Officers have not found any remains today believed to be from humans.
Three cats and a turtle have been rescued and transported to the SPCA.
Deaths: 128
Injuries: 79
Unaccounted for: 150
Officers have not found any remains today believed to be from humans.
Three cats and a turtle have been rescued and transported to the SPCA.
Thank you to all the firefighters, paramedics and animal rescuers ...
[🖌artist unknown]
#Animals #Pets #animalrescue
#HongKong #TaiPo #WangFukCourt
[🖌artist unknown]
#Animals #Pets #animalrescue
#HongKong #TaiPo #WangFukCourt
November 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Thank you to all the firefighters, paramedics and animal rescuers ...
[🖌artist unknown]
#Animals #Pets #animalrescue
#HongKong #TaiPo #WangFukCourt
[🖌artist unknown]
#Animals #Pets #animalrescue
#HongKong #TaiPo #WangFukCourt
Hong Kong - Tai Po, Inside Wang Fuk Court fire - unmentioned victims of the fires
Deceased / found dead pets are recovered, marked according to their apartment number, and released for cremation.
Deceased / found dead pets are recovered, marked according to their apartment number, and released for cremation.
November 28, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Hong Kong - Tai Po, Inside Wang Fuk Court fire - unmentioned victims of the fires
Deceased / found dead pets are recovered, marked according to their apartment number, and released for cremation.
Deceased / found dead pets are recovered, marked according to their apartment number, and released for cremation.
#Hongkong appartement complex fire - update 3 pm
Deaths: 128
Injuries: 76
Missing/ unaccounted for: 200
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
11 injured
📸 Karma Lo
Deaths: 128
Injuries: 76
Missing/ unaccounted for: 200
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
11 injured
📸 Karma Lo
November 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
#Hongkong appartement complex fire - update 3 pm
Deaths: 128
Injuries: 76
Missing/ unaccounted for: 200
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
11 injured
📸 Karma Lo
Deaths: 128
Injuries: 76
Missing/ unaccounted for: 200
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
11 injured
📸 Karma Lo
#Hongkong appartement complex fire - Day 3 Animal Rescue
.... more survivors, but still dozens missing
📽 HongKong Pet Ambulance Crew + SPCA
.... more survivors, but still dozens missing
📽 HongKong Pet Ambulance Crew + SPCA
November 28, 2025 at 5:59 AM
#Hongkong appartement complex fire - Day 3 Animal Rescue
.... more survivors, but still dozens missing
📽 HongKong Pet Ambulance Crew + SPCA
.... more survivors, but still dozens missing
📽 HongKong Pet Ambulance Crew + SPCA
Hong Kong - Tai Po, Inside Wang Fuk Court - 11/26/2025
📽 Hong Kong Fire Department
📽 Hong Kong Fire Department
November 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Hong Kong - Tai Po, Inside Wang Fuk Court - 11/26/2025
📽 Hong Kong Fire Department
📽 Hong Kong Fire Department
Hong Kong - Tai Po, Wang Fuk Court - 11/26/2025
🖌 Nicky° Niki ocyung / Threads
🖌 Nicky° Niki ocyung / Threads
November 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Hong Kong - Tai Po, Wang Fuk Court - 11/26/2025
🖌 Nicky° Niki ocyung / Threads
🖌 Nicky° Niki ocyung / Threads
#Hongkong apartment complex fire - update 1 am:
Deaths: 83
Injuries: 76
Missing/ unaccounted for: 270
The number of missing people will have to be counted and corrected after search and rescue operations are completed.
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
11 injured
📸 Harvey Kong
Deaths: 83
Injuries: 76
Missing/ unaccounted for: 270
The number of missing people will have to be counted and corrected after search and rescue operations are completed.
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
11 injured
📸 Harvey Kong
November 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
#Hongkong apartment complex fire - update 1 am:
Deaths: 83
Injuries: 76
Missing/ unaccounted for: 270
The number of missing people will have to be counted and corrected after search and rescue operations are completed.
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
11 injured
📸 Harvey Kong
Deaths: 83
Injuries: 76
Missing/ unaccounted for: 270
The number of missing people will have to be counted and corrected after search and rescue operations are completed.
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
11 injured
📸 Harvey Kong
#Hongkong appartement complex fire - update 10:30 pm:
Deaths: 75
Injuries: 76
Missing/ unaccounted for: 270
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
11 injured
📸 Elson Li
Deaths: 75
Injuries: 76
Missing/ unaccounted for: 270
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
11 injured
📸 Elson Li
November 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
#Hongkong appartement complex fire - update 10:30 pm:
Deaths: 75
Injuries: 76
Missing/ unaccounted for: 270
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
11 injured
📸 Elson Li
Deaths: 75
Injuries: 76
Missing/ unaccounted for: 270
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
11 injured
📸 Elson Li
#Hongkong apartment complex fire - update 8:30 pm:
Deaths: 65
Injuries: 70
Missing/ unaccounted for: 270
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
10 injured
Pets missing: > 150
📸 Sam Tsang
Deaths: 65
Injuries: 70
Missing/ unaccounted for: 270
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
10 injured
Pets missing: > 150
📸 Sam Tsang
November 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
#Hongkong apartment complex fire - update 8:30 pm:
Deaths: 65
Injuries: 70
Missing/ unaccounted for: 270
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
10 injured
Pets missing: > 150
📸 Sam Tsang
Deaths: 65
Injuries: 70
Missing/ unaccounted for: 270
Firefighter casualties;
1 dead
10 injured
Pets missing: > 150
📸 Sam Tsang
Hong Kong - Tai Po, Wang Fuk Court Fire - 11/27/2025
November 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Hong Kong - Tai Po, Wang Fuk Court Fire - 11/27/2025
A man evacuates a pet dog in the aftermath of a fire which broke out Wednesday at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po, Hong Kong, on November 27, 2025
📸 Chan Long Hei/AP
📸 Chan Long Hei/AP
November 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM
A man evacuates a pet dog in the aftermath of a fire which broke out Wednesday at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po, Hong Kong, on November 27, 2025
📸 Chan Long Hei/AP
📸 Chan Long Hei/AP