Firefighters, police, soldiers and volunteers were combing through the ruins, some using their hands, and being watched anxiously by dozens of the victims’ family members wearing thick jackets, woollen hats and scarves on a cold morning. “She’s not answering my phone calls ... I am trying to hold my emotions and stay strong. I’ll do that until I find her,” said a woman surnamed Chang, 42, waiting to hear from her 24-year-old daughter who lived on the fifth floor of the complex.“Nothing matters but to get her out. The lady living across the hallway was rescued yesterday. I know they will find her, but I have also planned for the worst. It’s been more than 20 hours now.“Lai told reporters that efforts were focusing on 29 people who are closest to the rescuers, with lighter equipment like drills being used.