"Just a day after arriving in the city, Rhodora Alcaraz (28) found herself trapped and alone with her new employer's loved ones in the family's smoke-filled Wang Fuk Court apartment before being rescued by firefighters just in time. Ms Alcaraz's story has for some highlighted the enduring role of the city's hundreds of thousands of domestic helpers who cook, clean and care for the young and elderly, often living in cramped spaces and earning modest wages in one of the world's most expensive cities."
"Panicked audio messages Ms Alcaraz sent to her sister during Wednesday's blaze - that killed at least 151 people, with more than 40 still missing - went viral after they were shared online by family and friends trying to locate her in the chaotic aftermath. "I'm feeling very weak. I can't breathe," she said in one of the clips, sobbing and struggling to speak."
Rhodora Alcaraz, 28, arrived in the city and a day later became trapped and alone with her new employer's loved ones in a smoke-filled Wang Fuk Court apartment before firefighters rescued her. The blaze killed at least 151 people with more than 40 still missing. Audio messages she sent to her sister during the fire, including 'I'm feeling very weak. I can't breathe,' spread online as family and friends searched for her. Her employer's baby and mother were admitted to intensive care and were in stable condition. Officials and welfare agencies praised her courage and sacrifice for her family.
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