‘Litany of failures’ blamed as Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire inquiry concludes

An independent inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po fire has concluded after examining more than one million files and hearing from 80 witnesses across 30 public sessions, gradually uncovering the causes and responsibilities behind the blaze that killed 168 people. The panel, chaired by Justice David Lok Kai-hong, wrapped up its hearings on Friday after proceedings that began on March 19. The inquiry examined evidence and testimony related to the Wang Fuk Court fire, the city’s deadliest…