Hong Kong officials apologize and resign over the Tai Po fire that killed 168 people
A fatal fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong killed 168 people and engulfed seven buildings. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee apologized and resigned the Housing Secretary following an investigation that blamed contractor misconduct and government failures.
- The housing secretary resigned after an investigation into a major fire.
- Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee apologized for a fatal fire in Tai Po.
- The report found the blaze was likely caused by a cigarette.
- The fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 168 people.
- The investigation report held four government departments partially responsible for the fire.
- The Hong Kong government plans to criminalize bid-rigging in building maintenance.
- The residential complex housed over 4600 residents.
- The judge-led inquiry committee heard that almost all fire safety measures failed due to human errors.
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