Public hearing on Tai Po fire begins with stunning admission: contractor used substandard mesh

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMP ReportersMarch 19, 2026 at 02:24 AM

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A public hearing has begun in Hong Kong to investigate a fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po that killed 168 people nearly four months ago. Ordered by the city's leader and overseen by an independent committee, the hearing aims to clarify the facts surrounding the disaster through witness testimony and evidence. The committee is tasked with identifying any systemic issues related to large-scale building maintenance and renovation that may have contributed to the tragedy. Thirty-seven people, including members of the former owners' corporation and residents, are named as involved parties in the investigation. The hearing will examine the causes of the fire and potential failures in building safety regulations.

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Connor Mycroft 40% Brian Wong 40% Leopold Chen 40% Oscar Liu 40% Wang Fuk Court 70% Tai Po 80% Hong Kong 90% Tai Po Fire 95%

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