Independent Committee on Wang Fuk Court Fire Submits Report as Bereaved Families Demand Accountability and Apology
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The Independent Committee on the Wang Fuk Court fire has submitted its report to the Chief Executive, and the report will be made public later. According to a report on 23 October 2026, Yip Ka-kui, a resident who lost his wife, expects the government to give a sincere account and for appointed officials to be held accountable and to bow in apology, believing that an apology is meaningful as respect for the 168 victims. Law Hiu-kei, whose mother died, also demanded that the government formally apologise and accept responsibility, saying the incident occurred under the government's governance and that nearly 2,000 households lost their homes. The report said bereaved families stated that inadequate government supervision led to 168 deaths and urged officials to apologise and step down.
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The independent committee on the Wang Fuk Court fire has submitted its report to the Chief Executive, and the report will be released later. Yip Ka-kui, a resident who lost his wife, hopes the government will give a sincere account, hold appointed officials accountable and bow in apology, believing an apology would honour the 168 victims. Law Hiu-kei, whose mother died, also demanded a formal government apology and acknowledgement of responsibility, saying the incident happened under the government's governance and nearly 2,000 households lost their homes.
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