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An asteroid discovered in 2001, previously catalogued as 34871, has been formally named '34871 Howaiho' in honor of a firefighter who died in a Hong Kong inferno.
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Tai Po, Hong Kong
Who
Ho Wai-ho, William Yeung Kwong-yu, Ho's fiancée
What
An asteroid discovered in 2001, previously catalogued as 34871, has been formally named '34871 Howaiho' in honor of a firefighter who died in a Hong Kong inferno.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:14:42 GMT · 6h 39m ago
Where
Tai Po, Hong Kong ·
Why
The asteroid was named after Ho Wai-ho to honor his courage, sacrifice, and lifesaving spirit after he died battling a fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex last December.
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How this affects you
The official naming of an asteroid after a firefighter who died in the line of duty serves as a lasting tribute to public service and bravery, recognized by the International Astronomical Union. This rare honor highlights the significant impact individuals can have through their dedication and sacrifice.
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3 events in this thread- Currently Reading6h 39m agoAn asteroid discovered in 2001, previously catalogued as 34871, has been formally named '34871 Howaiho' in honor of a firefighter who died in a Hong Kong inferno.
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- Health & Science6h 39m agoAn asteroid discovered in 2001 has been formally named '34871 Howaiho' in honor of the firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who died battling a fire in Hong Kong last December.Open article