Event Brief
Counsel says contractors mostly to blame for Tai Po blaze
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Summary: Government counsel said deceitful contractors, not authorities, were mainly responsible for the Wang Fuk Court fire.
WHO: Jenkin Suen SC
WHAT: Said the Wang Fuk Court blaze was caused by contractors’ deceit, inaction and deliberate omission, while authorities’ role was secondary.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong
WHY: Contractors allegedly exploited regulatory regimes through deceit, inaction and deliberate omission.
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