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Committee Hears Manslaughter Charges Over Deadly Wang Fuk Fire

7/17/2026

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An independent committee heard arguments Friday about the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 168 people.
Victor Dawes said netting sped the fire and accused Will Power Architects and Prestige Construction & Engineering of cutting corners and falsifying inspections.
Government lawyer Jenkin Suen said vulnerabilities exist, noting no department started the fire.
Authorities have charged seven, including the two firms, with manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud over a HK$300 million contract.

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An independent committee heard arguments Friday about the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 168 people.
Victor Dawes said netting sped the fire and accused Will Power Architects and Prestige Construction & Engineering of cutting corners and falsifying inspections.
Government lawyer Jenkin Suen said vulnerabilities exist, noting no department started the fire.
Authorities have charged seven, including the two firms, with manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud over a HK$300 million contract.