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Hong Kong fire probe panel opts against statutory powers, citing sufficient evidence

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An independent committee investigating a deadly fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has decided against seeking statutory powers for its inquiry. The panel, led by Justice David Lok Kai-hong, believes existing evidence is sufficient and pursuing statutory powers would significantly delay the final report, potentially until mid-2027. The inquiry is hearing testimony from government experts and fire engineering specialists to determine the cause of the blaze that killed 168 people in November 2025. AI

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Hong Kong fire probe panel opts against statutory powers, citing sufficient evidence

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lo Hoi-ying,Leopold Chen ·

    Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire probe rules out statutory powers, says evidence sufficient

    This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. A judge-led panel investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has resumed its public inquiry after a six-week break to hear expert ev…

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