news Scmp World 2026-07-16

Hong Kong Blaze: Deceitful Firms Blamed for Fatal Fire

Hong Kong authorities attribute the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze to deceitful construction and fire service firms, citing their conspiracy to circumvent supervision and neglect of duties. The government's counsel presented these findings at an independent inquiry.

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