Hong Kong's leader announces 'independent committee' to probe deadly fire

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2 December 2025 | 3:53
Hong Kong's leader announces 'independent committee' to probe deadly fire

Smoke rises from apartments after a major fire swept through several blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on 27 November 2025. Picture: AFP

HONG KONG - Hong Kong's leader announced Tuesday the creation of an "independent committee" to investigate the devastating fire at an apartment complex that killed 151 people last week.

"I will establish an independent committee to conduct comprehensive and in-depth review to reform the building work system and prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future," John Lee told a news conference in English, adding that the committee would be led by a judge.

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