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Independent Inquiry Launched into Tai Po Court Fire Tragedy

2/5/2026

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An independent committee will investigate the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, which killed 168 people last November.
Judge David Lok leads the inquiry and says it must be fair and not interfere with ongoing proceedings.
The committee will cross-examine senior civil servants and witnesses in public hearings lasting about two months.
Survivors criticized government subsidy procedures and the requirements for assistance after the tragedy.

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An independent committee will investigate the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, which killed 168 people last November.
Judge David Lok leads the inquiry and says it must be fair and not interfere with ongoing proceedings.
The committee will cross-examine senior civil servants and witnesses in public hearings lasting about two months.
Survivors criticized government subsidy procedures and the requirements for assistance after the tragedy.