Hong Kong leader apologizes over deadly Tai Po fire and promises reforms

Politics · First reported 29 Oct, 13:02 · Updated 15:15

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee apologized after an investigation found safety and oversight failures across four government departments in the fire that killed 168 people. He promised reforms, and Housing Secretary Winnie Ho resigned.

The fire killed 168 people and struck Wang Fuk Court, a residential complex in Tai Po undergoing renovation.
An investigation report found four government departments partly responsible and described safety complaints falling between departments.
Lee promised reforms, while Housing Secretary Winnie Ho resigned; the report also recommended measures addressing bid rigging.

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Key facts

Deaths: 168 people.
Location: Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po, Hong Kong.
Investigation finding: Four government departments were held partially responsible.
Resignation: Housing Secretary Winnie Ho resigned.