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Tai Po firefighters torn over blaze report amid praise and criticism

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Firefighters involved in the Tai Po blaze are experiencing conflicting emotions following a report on the incident. While the report acknowledges their bravery during the 12-hour battle against the inferno, it also points to official lapses. This has created a division between the frontline crews and the top brass, leaving them feeling both praised and criticized. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses the emotional and professional impact of a report on a past event, rather than a new development.

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Tai Po firefighters torn over blaze report amid praise and criticism

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Simpson Cheung ·

    Praised as heroes, stung by criticism: firefighters torn over Tai Po blaze report

    After spending 12 gruelling hours battling the Tai Po inferno, frontline firefighter Ah Fai* could not have imagined that, barely a year later, his department would find itself under the harsh glare of public scrutiny. The trauma of that night is still raw. He remembers burning d…

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