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Death Inquest Planned for Hong Kong Fire Tragedy

1/13/2026

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  • Hong Kong courts may hold a death inquest into the Tai Po fire that killed at least 161 people.
  • Police are identifying victims and will report to the coroner.
  • The fire was worsened by substandard materials during renovation at Wang Fuk Court.
  • Chan Kin-por has suspended his public duties to assist the independent committee.
  • Justice David Lok chairs the committee, which will report within nine months.