An independent committee is investigating the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong, focusing on the roles of various government authorities. Witnesses from the Buildings and Home Affairs Departments are scheduled to testify regarding safety checks and building regulations.

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 Hong Kong’s deadly Wang Fuk Court fire will scrutinise the roles of building and home affairs authorities on the 20th day of evidential hearings. Four witnesses from the Buildings Department and the Home Affairs Department are scheduled to give evidence before the judge-led panel on Monday. The inferno broke out on...