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news Scmp World 2026-04-10

Investigation finds 'elementary mistake' in deadly Hong Kong fire

An independent committee examining the devastating Tai Po blaze concluded that the fire department's handling of safety system shutoffs was due to an 'elementary mistake.' The inquiry continues to shed light on the causes of the fatal incident that claimed 168 lives.

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