A place among the stars: Asteroid named after firefighter who died in deadly Hong Kong blaze
A firefighter who died saving others during a massive 2025 Hong Kong blaze has been honored by having an asteroid named after him. The International Astronomical Union officially designated the asteroid 34871 Howaiho to commemorate his sacrifice.
Why it matters
This serves as a permanent, symbolic tribute to a first responder involved in one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern disasters.
HONG KONG: A firefighter who gave his life saving others during Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades is continuing his journey far beyond Earth – his name metaphorically etched in a cosmic rock for centuries to come.
The article is a human-interest piece focused on a memorial tribute with no political agenda.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in