An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong's deadliest inferno in decades is expected to conclude its first round of evidential hearings. The role of the property management firm at the blaze-hit Wang Fuk Court is under scrutiny.

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong’s deadliest inferno in decades is expected to conclude its first round of evidential hearings on Thursday, with the role of the property management firm at blaze-hit Wang Fuk Court under scrutiny. Lam Man-yan, technical officer with ISS EastPoint - the property manager of the Tai Po housing estate....