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Tai Po fire report pins blame on contractors, officials

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  • Chief Executive John Lee received the independent Tai Po fire report on October 22 2026.
  • The report blames contractor Prestige Construction & Engineering and consultancy Will Power Architects for the blaze.
  • The report places greatest responsibility on the Independent Checking Unit.
  • The November 26 2025 fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 168 and displaced over 4,600 residents.
  • The government will study the report, publish a version next week and retain all ministers until term ends.