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An independent, judge-led committee investigating Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades is concluding its hearings. After 27 sessions of evidential hearings, legal representatives are delivering closing submissions from Wednesday to Friday. The committee, which includes government and other parties, will finalize its report in about a month. The fire occurred at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po.
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Deadliest fire in decades, implying significant loss of life
An independent, judge-led committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will hear closing submissions from legal representatives.
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An independent, judge-led committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will hear closing submissions from legal representatives.
South China Morning Post- Deadliest fire in decades, implying significant loss of life
- Blaze at a residential complex, affecting many households
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Loaded language removedAn independent, judge-led committee investigating Hong Kong’s most severe fire in decades will hear closing submissions from legal representatives, following 27 sessions of evidential hearings.
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An independent, judge-led committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will hear closing submissions from legal representatives.
South China Morning PostThe committee has held 27 sessions of evidential hearings.
South China Morning PostClosing submissions will be delivered from Wednesday to Friday.
South China Morning PostThe report is due in about a month.
South China Morning PostThe fire broke out at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po.
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