Hong Kong leader apologises after report on Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 168
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Hong Kong leader John Lee and seven other officials bowed in apology on Thursday as an independent report blamed private contractors and weak enforcement by four government departments for the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 168 people last November. A three-month investigation into the government's role will begin.
Why it matters
The report describes the fire as the world's deadliest in a residential building since 1980, and the government has proposed reforms such as criminalising bid-rigging and overhauling the complaints system.
What's next
Lee said a three-month investigation into the government's role in the fire will now begin.
Key dates
- 26 November 2025Fire takes hold at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong's Tai Po district.
- 29 October 2026Independent report released; John Lee and seven officials bow in apology.
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Sources
- The GuardianView original →
