Tai Po fire ‘a result of multiple layers of human failure’, hearing told
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An independent committee investigating a deadly fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, is in its final hearings. The fire, which occurred at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate, is considered the deadliest in decades and has been attributed to multiple layers of human failure. The committee, chaired by Justice David Lok Kai-hong, will hear concluding remarks from the government and a legal representative for residents.
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A legal representative for nine residents will deliver a concluding statement.
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The fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po is Hong Kong's deadliest in decades.
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Loaded language removedAn independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will hear concluding remarks from the government on Thursday as the final round of hearings on the tragedy continues.
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The fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po is Hong Kong's deadliest in decades.
South China Morning PostAn independent committee is investigating the fire.
South China Morning PostThe committee will hear concluding remarks from the government on Thursday.
South China Morning PostA legal representative for nine residents will deliver a concluding statement.
South China Morning PostThe committee is chaired by Justice David Lok Kai-hong.
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