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John Lee: All Departments Instructed to Fully Assist in No. 5 Alarm Fire at Wang Fuk Court; HB to Investigate Compliance of Building Exterior Wall Protection Materials
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A serious fire occurred at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, with 7 out of 8 blocks burning, and the total death toll has risen to 44. Chief Executive John Lee expressed overwhelming sadness over the incident, and said that the government will provide all possible support. He has instructed various government departments and units to carry out multiple tasks with full effort. The primary task is to extinguish the fire and rescue trapped residents, followed by treating the injured and providing aftermath support. Subsequently, the government will conduct a comprehensive investigation. Thanks to the continuous efforts of the firefighters, the on-site situation is gradually coming under control, Lee added. So far, the Director of Fire Services assessed that there are sufficient personnel and capabilities to control and extinguish the fire. The government will conduct a full investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the fire. The Hong Kong Police Force and Fire Services Department have established a task force for a comprehensive investigation, and this incident will definitely be submitted to the Coroner's Court. Moreover, the Independent Checking Unit of the Housing Bureau will investigate whether the building's exterior wall protection materials meet recognized flame retardant standards, collecting samples for testing. In any circumstances, the government will pursue accountability in accordance with the law and regulations. AASTOCKS Financial News Website: www.aastocks.com |
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