An independent panel is investigating a major fire in Tai Po, focusing on the role of the owners' corporation. A construction worker testified about the strict 'no smoking' policies enforced at the site.

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The role of the management committee of Wang Fuk Court owners’ corporation is expected to be a key focus on Friday of a hearing by an independent panel investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, with a former chairman of the body and a construction worker set to testify. In an earlier session, residents accused Tai Po district councillor Peggy Wong....