Hong Kong housing secretary resigns after fire inquiry
By The BriefBrief
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee apologized on Oct. 29 for the deadly apartment fire and said Housing Secretary Winnie Ho had resigned. An independent inquiry found the Housing Bureau’s checking unit failed to supervise maintenance work adequately and that government departments overlooked fire hazards. Lee also vowed criminal penalties for bid rigging and other reforms.
WHO:Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and Housing Secretary Winnie Ho
WHAT:Lee apologized for the deadly apartment fire and said Ho had resigned after an inquiry found government oversight failures.
WHEN:Oct 29, 2026
WHERE:Hong Kong
WHY:The apology and resignation followed an inquiry that found the Housing Bureau's checking unit failed to supervise maintenance work adequately and departments overlooked fire hazards.
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