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At least 1 senior official to take rap for deadly Tai Po fire as part of ‘bold’ reforms

29 Oct 2026, 05:39 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 HONG KONG TO ANNOUNCE FIRE REFORMS At least one senior official will take the rap for the deadly Tai Po fire that killed 168 people. The Hong Kong government will announce “bold, comprehensive and far-reaching reforms” on Thursday afternoon. The expected resignation is part of the political accountability the government hopes to underscore. Source: South China Morning Post #fire #TaiPo #seniorofficial

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