Tai Po blaze

A public inquiry into the deadly Tai Po blaze, which occurred on November 26 last year at Wang Fuk Court, is ongoing. The inferno affected all eight blocks of the housing estate, which were undergoing exterior renovations at the time. An independent committee has conducted 21 evidential hearings, uncovering apparent loopholes in the supervision of the renovation project and the government's regulation of fire hazards. Notably, an employee from the property management firm admitted the company failed to identify and address fire hazards as per its contractual obligations. The inquiry's current relevance lies in its examination of systemic failures that contributed to the disaster, highlighting the need for improved oversight in building safety and renovation projects. The lack of testimony from top management at the property firm has also been noted during the hearings.