Independent Committee in relation to fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po submits report to Chief Executive
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The Independent Committee in relation to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po (the Committee) has completed its inquiry work and submitted its report to the Chief Executive today (October 22).
The Chief Executive announced on December 12, 2025 the establishment of the Committee to review the causes of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po and related issues, and to make recommendations to prevent similar incidents from occurring again. The Committee formally commenced its work on December 19, 2025. It held a total of 30 days of evidential hearings to hear oral evidence from 80 factual and expert witnesses, and submissions from the legal representatives of the involved parties. The Committee also ascertained the relevant facts through written statements submitted by different individuals and organisations, and evidence submitted in other forms. The Committee eventually obtained more than 1 million files, with the data size exceeding 2 terabytes. With the evidence and materials received as the factual framework, the Committee has completed its inquiry work on the matters set out in its terms of reference, and prepared the report accordingly.
Ends/Thursday, October 22, 2026
Issued at HKT 12:00
Issued at HKT 12:00
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