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Hong Kong leader apologizes for deadly fire, housing chief resigns

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Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has apologized for a deadly fire that occurred last year, leading to extensive reforms in civil service and government departments. The housing chief, Winnie Ho, has resigned to accept political responsibility for the incident. The fire, which took place in November at Wang Fuk Court, resulted in 168 fatalities and displaced nearly 2,000 families. AI

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Hong Kong leader apologizes for deadly fire, housing chief resigns

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

    Hong Kong’s John Lee apologises for Tai Po fire, unveils reforms as housing chief resigns

    Hong Kong’s leader has apologised for last year’s deadly Tai Po fire, vowing extensive civil service and legislative reforms and an overhaul of government departments as his housing chief Winnie Ho Wing-yin resigned to offer political accountability. A grim-faced Chief Executive …

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