SECURITYSCMP CHINA
Deceitful firms mostly to blame for deadly Tai Po blaze, government counsel says
The Hong Kong government counsel attributed the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze to deceitful construction and fire service firms, which circumvented supervision or neglected duties. Authorities' role was considered secondary in the blaze's investigation.
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