David Lok

An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades found substandard work and evasion of regulatory oversight contributed to the November blaze that killed 168 people and displaced thousands at Wang Fuk Court. The fire spread rapidly due to non-fire-retardant scaffolding and wooden planks blocking escape routes, with Will Power Architects and Prestige Construction accused of cutting corners and deceiving regulators.

An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, which killed 168 people in the Wang Fuk Court complex, began hearing final arguments as the inquiry nears conclusion. Testimony highlighted issues like disabled fire alarms, non-fire-retardant materials, and conflicting accounts from contractors. Residents expressed skepticism about achieving justice.

An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is concluding its hearings, focusing on factors like non-fire-retardant scaffolding and malfunctioning fire alarms. The November fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 168 people, and residents question if responsibility will be addressed as involved parties appear to deflect blame.

An independent committee is concluding its inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, which killed 168 people at Wang Fuk Court in November. The investigation heard arguments about factors like disabled fire alarms, non-fire-retardant materials, and property management errors, while residents criticized attempts to deflect responsibility.