Survivors of the devastating Wang Fuk Court fire have expressed dissatisfaction with the recent apology offered by Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and other senior government officials. The public gesture, which involved a formal bow, occurred nearly one year after the tragic blaze resulted in 168 fatalities and displaced thousands of residents. During a press conference, Lee also confirmed that Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho had resigned to accept political responsibility for the incident, which stands as the city's deadliest fire in decades. Many survivors felt the apology was overdue and lacked genuine sincerity, particularly as the announcement was made with very little notice while some affected individuals were attending a related court hearing. The event highlights ongoing tensions between the administration and those impacted by the disaster as they seek accountability for the catastrophic loss of life and property.
Source : Hong Kong Free Press
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Aussi couvert par : South China Morning Post
