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Hong Kong Housing Chief Resigns Over Fatal Fire

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Hong Kong's housing chief, Winnie Ho, has resigned to accept political responsibility for a devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court. She submitted her resignation to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, making her the first minister-level official to step down over the incident. Ho expressed condolences to the victims' families and wished for their peace and recovery. AI

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Hong Kong Housing Chief Resigns Over Fatal Fire

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Sun ·

    Hong Kong housing chief quits over Tai Po fire, accepts political responsibility

    Hong Kong’s housing chief has resigned to take political responsibility for the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court, offering condolences to the families of the victims and expressing hope that those who perished may rest in peace. Winnie Ho Wing-yin said on Thursday that she subm…

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