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An asteroid discovered in 2001 has been formally named '34871 Howaiho' in honor of a firefighter who died battling a fire in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong, Tai Po
Who
Ho Wai-ho, William Yeung Kwong-yu, Ho's fiancée
What
An asteroid discovered in 2001 has been formally named '34871 Howaiho' in honor of a firefighter who died battling a fire in Hong Kong.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:14:42 GMT · 5h 26m ago
Where
Hong Kong, Tai Po ·
Why
Ho Wai-ho died in December battling a fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po that claimed 168 lives, with the naming serving as a lasting memory of his courage and sacrifice.
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The naming of an asteroid after a firefighter who died in the line of duty highlights a significant loss in Hong Kong and recognizes his dedication to public service through a unique astronomical honor.
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