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Hong Kong leader apologises and housing minister resigns after fire investigation exposes failures
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France 24 fire coverage reports: Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has issued an apology following a devastating fire in a residential tower that resulted in significant casualties and displacement. The city's Housing Secretary, Winnie Ho, resigned in response to her department's oversight failures related to maintenance work, and an investigation will be conducted alongside proposals to address bid rigging in renovation contracts.
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Hong Kong leader apologises and housing minister resigns after fire investigation exposes failures
France 24 fire coverage reports: Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has issued an apology following a devastating fire in a residential tower that resulted in significant casualties and displacement. The city's Housing Secretary, Winnie Ho, resigned in response to her department's oversight failures related to maintenance work, and an investigation will be conducted alongside proposals to address bid rigging in renovation contracts.
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