‘Litany of failures’ blamed as Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire inquiry concludes

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The independent inquiry into Hong Kong's deadliest fire at Tai Po concluded after an extensive investigation involving over 1 million files and testimonies from 80 witnesses, identifying the failures that led to 168 deaths.

An independent inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po fire has concluded after examining more than 1 million files and hearing from 80 witnesses across 30 public sessions, uncovering the causes of the blaze that killed 168 people. The panel, chaired by Justice David Lok Kai-hong, wrapped up its hearings on Friday after proceedings that began on March 19. The inquiry examined evidence and testimony related to the Wang Fuk Court fire, the city’s deadliest since 1948. “Through open investigation...