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First Meeting Set to Investigate Hong Kong's Deadly Fire

1/20/2026

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Justice David Lok Kai-hong will chair an committee's first open meeting on February 5 to investigate the cause of Hong Kong's deadliest fire at Wang Fuk Court.
The meeting, described as a 'direction conference,' will outline hearing arrangements, including identifying participants and submission procedures.
The committee clarified that no evidence will be presented and no witnesses examined during this meeting.
The conference will take place at City Gallery in Central.

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Justice David Lok Kai-hong will chair an committee's first open meeting on February 5 to investigate the cause of Hong Kong's deadliest fire at Wang Fuk Court.
The meeting, described as a 'direction conference,' will outline hearing arrangements, including identifying participants and submission procedures.
The committee clarified that no evidence will be presented and no witnesses examined during this meeting.
The conference will take place at City Gallery in Central.