21 Wang Fuk Court homeowners, residents to give evidence in fire probe

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Leopold ChenMarch 17, 2026 at 10:21 AM

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An independent committee in Hong Kong will conduct hearings to investigate a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po last November. The fire, which killed 168 people, prompted the government to establish the investigative body to examine the cause and identify systemic issues related to building maintenance. Twenty-one people, including fourteen members of the former owners' corporation and seven residents, are among 37 individuals named to give evidence. The hearings are scheduled to begin on Thursday and conclude on April 2. The committee will also invite additional witnesses to provide verbal evidence.

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Owners' Corporation 50% Tai Po 60% Hong Kong 70% Independent Committee ×270% Wang Fuk Court ×390%

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fire probe 90% wang fuk court 80% independent committee 70% evidence 70% deadly fire 60% renovation works 50% building maintenance 50% tai po 40%

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85%

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Wang Fuk Court

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