‘We hope to offer answers,’ committee counsel tells Tai Po fire inquiry
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An independent panel investigating the deadliest fire in Hong Kong decades is set to deliver its closing remarks. The blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on November 26, 2025, killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000. The 600-page closing statement will cover the causes and responsibilities related to the fire, which occurred during a HK$336 million renovation project.
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168 deaths and 5,000 displaced
An independent panel is investigating Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades.
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An independent panel is investigating Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades.
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Loaded language removedLegal counsel for an independent panel investigating Hong Kong’s most severe fire in decades will deliver its closing remarks at the final public inquiry session on Friday. The 600-page closing statement is expected to cover the causes of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each involved party.
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An independent panel is investigating Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades.
South China Morning PostThe fire broke out on November 26, 2025.
South China Morning PostThe fire killed 168 people.
South China Morning PostThe estate was undergoing a HK$336 million renovation project at the time of the fire.
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