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Hong Kong fire inquiry concludes, blames private stakeholders

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The final public inquiry session for Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades concluded with legal counsel delivering closing remarks. The investigation into the blaze at Wang Fuk Court, which occurred during a renovation project and resulted in 168 deaths, focused on the causes and responsibilities of involved parties. The government's closing statement placed primary blame on private stakeholders, including the renovation contractor and architectural consultants, for abusing regulatory mechanisms. AI

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