Derek Armstrong Chan
Derek Armstrong Chan is the deputy director of fire services in Hong Kong, who addressed the media about the challenges faced by firefighters during the intense blaze at Wang Fuk Court.
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Derek Armstrong Chan is the Deputy Director of Fire Services who spoke to the press about the firefighting efforts.
Investigan corrupción y negligencia en incendio en Hong Kong que dejó al menos 128 muertos
Dominican Republic· 2025-11-30
Derek Armstrong Chan, the deputy director of the fire department, stated that the high temperature inside the affected buildings made it quite difficult to enter.
Un enorme incendio en un complejo de rascacielos residenciales en Hong Kong deja al menos 36 muertos y cientos de desaparecidos
Uruguay· 2025-11-30
Hong Kong Fire Services Deputy Director Derek Armstrong Chan said that crews prioritized apartments from which they had received emergency calls during the blaze.
Eight arrested over HK blaze that left 128 dead
Taiwan· 2025-11-28Derek Armstrong Chan is the deputy director of the fire department.
Vì sao tòa chung cư Hong Kong cháy như bó đuốc?
Vietnam· 2025-11-28
Derek Armstrong Chan, a deputy director of Hong Kong Fire Services, provided updates on the rescue operations following the fire.
Hong Kong blaze death toll reaches 128 as firefighters search apartment blocks – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-28
Derek Armstrong Chan is the deputy director of Hong Kong’s Fire Service Department.
Graphics and video show how inferno engulfed Wang Fuk Court
Australia· 2025-11-28
Derek Armstrong Chan, a deputy director of Hong Kong Fire Services, provided updates on the rescue operations.
Rescue operations at Hong Kong apartment complex ‘almost complete’, as death toll reaches 94 | Hong Kong apartment fires
United Kingdom· 2025-11-28Derek Armstrong Chan, the Deputy Chief of Fire Services, stated that firefighters found survivors in several towers.
250 עדיין נעדרים בשריפת הענק, 94 נהרגו. יממה אחרי האסון: ניצול חולץ בקומה ה-16
Israel· 2025-11-28Deputy director of fire services Derek Armstrong Chan spoke to media about the challenges faced during the fire.
At least 40 dead after severe floodsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28
Derek Armstrong Chan is the Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department who confirmed that the fire started from the Wang Cheong building.
Mồi lửa khởi phát đám cháy thiêu rụi cụm chung cư Hong KongVietnam· 2025-11-28
Deputy director of Fire Services Operations Derek Armstrong Chan provided updates on the firefighting efforts during the blaze.
Hong Kong high-rise blaze: Death toll climbs to 94 as firefighters cite major hurdles - latest developments
India· 2025-11-28
Derek Armstrong Chan is the deputy director of Fire Services Operations who provided updates on the firefighting efforts.
Hong Kong fires death toll climbs as recovery efforts continue in Tai Po; Environment laws overhauled for first time in 25 yearsAustralia· 2025-11-28
Derek Armstrong Chan is the deputy director of the fire service who reported on the victims found in the buildings.
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Kazakhstan· 2025-11-27
Derek Armstrong Chan is the deputy director of operations for the firefighters who spoke about the challenges faced during the emergency.
diretores de empreiteira são presos, e governo confirma 75 mortos e 250 desaparecidos
Brazil· 2025-11-27Derek Armstrong Chan is the deputy director of the fire services who spoke about the rescue operations.
Por qué fue tan devastador y otras 5 preguntas sobre el incendio en las torres de viviendas de Hong Kong que dejó al menos 65 muertos
Panama· 2025-11-27
Derek Armstrong Chan, deputy director of Fire Service operations, discussed the challenges faced by firefighters at the scene of the blaze.
Canadians with roots in Hong Kong devastated after deadly apartment fire
Canada· 2025-11-27
Derek Armstrong Chan, the deputy director of the fire department, spoke about the challenges faced during the rescue operations.
Un enorme incendio en un complejo de rascacielos residenciales en Hong Kong deja al menos 44 muertos y cientos de desaparecidosPanama· 2025-11-27
Derek Armstrong Chan, the deputy operations director of the Fire Services, explained the difficulties in firefighting and rescue operations.
55 muertos, 279 desaparecidos y una empresa en la mira
Argentina· 2025-11-27
Derek Armstrong Chan, deputy director of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department, spoke about the challenges faced during the firefighting efforts.
'27th floor, room 1 — he is dead': Eyewitnesses recall deadly Hong Kong fire; what sparked the tragedy?India· 2025-11-27
Deputy director of fire services Derek Armstrong Chan spoke to media about the fire's ferocity.
Tesla highlights low running costs amid disappointing India salesUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-27
Derek Armstrong Chan, the deputy director of the fire service, noted that the extremely high temperatures inside the buildings complicated firefighting efforts.
Al menos 44 muertos y 279 desaparecidos en el incendio de un complejo de torres residenciales en Hong Kong | Internacional
Spain· 2025-11-27
Derek Armstrong Chan, deputy director of fire service operations, provided updates on the fire's severity and rescue efforts.
Hong Kong fire: 44 dead, hundreds still missing; videos show flames leaping from high-rise towersIndia· 2025-11-27Derek Armstrong Chan is the deputy head of the Fire Services Department who commented on the rapid spread of the fire.
44 người chết trong vụ cháy chung cư Hong KongVietnam· 2025-11-27
Derek Armstrong Chan is the fire department’s deputy director of operations who provided details about the fire.
What we know about the deadly fire at the Hong Kong housing complex
United States· 2025-11-26
Derek Armstrong Chan, the deputy director of fire service operations, provided updates on the fire's spread and rescue efforts.
Hong Kong housing estate fire kills at least 36, more than 200 missing
New Zealand· 2025-11-26
Derek Armstrong Chan, the deputy director of Hong Kong’s fire services operations, said the temperature inside the buildings concerned is very high.
Hong Kong towers fire kills at least 36 people with 279 still missing, authorities say – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-26Derek Armstrong Chan, the deputy director of fire services, stated the difficulty in extinguishing the fire.
At least 13 dead as fire engulfs Hong Kong tower blocksUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-26Deputy director of fire services Derek Armstrong Chan spoke to the media about the challenges faced by firefighters.
What we know about the Hong Kong apartment firesUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-26
