Tai Po fire: Asteroid named to honour fallen firefighter Ho Wai-ho (opens original article in a new tab)

An asteroid was named after a firefighter who died in a 2024 Hong Kong fire that killed 168 people, honoring his service and bravery.

• An asteroid discovered in 2001 by William Yeung was named after firefighter Ho Wai-ho who died in the 2024 Wang Fuk Court fire
• The asteroid 34871 was named to honor Ho's service and bravery during the fire that killed 168 people
• Ho's fiancée shared the news on social media, noting the asteroid's name will remain eternal in the solar system