CE receives report of Independent Committee in relation to fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po (with photo)

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (October 22) got the report of the Independent Committee in relation to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.

The Chief Executive thanked the Chairman of the Independent Committee, Mr Justice David Lok, and members Mr Chan Kin-por and Dr Rex Auyeung for their efforts. Through holding evidential hearings and other ways, the Independent Committee heard and thought about a big quantity of proof and products offered by witnesses, professionals, organisations and so on. It has, after extensive analysis and research study, put together an in-depth report in accordance with its regards to recommendation, offering a detailed evaluation and suggestions on the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po and on massive structure upkeep and remodelling works.

The Chief Executive stated, “The Government will make comprehensive reforms in areas including the supervision of building maintenance works, building management and regulation for fire service installations. The 2026 Policy Address published in September has launched various priority reform initiatives, while the Government has already taken steps to prepare for comprehensive reforms. We will carefully study the Committee’s report, actively follow up on its recommendations, and shortly announce the plans for the comprehensive reforms and pursuing accountability.”

The Government will release the Committee’s report. As different people linked in the Wang Fuk Court fire have actually been charged with various criminal offenses, it is incumbent upon the Government to determine and think about how finest to manage those parts of the report that might be associated with the criminal trials, so as not to bias the court procedures. The Government will look for legal recommendations on the suitable method to release the report at the earliest possible point.

The Chief Executive revealed the facility of the Committee on December 12, 2025, to examine the causes and associated problems of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, to make suggestions to avoid comparable occurrences from taking place once again, and to send a report on the matter.

Ends/Thursday, October 22, 2026

Released at HKT 12:05

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