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Hong Kong fire probe: property staff disabled safety systems illegally, killed 168

An independent investigation into Hong Kong's November 2025 Wang Fuk Court fire—which killed 168 people—has revealed that management staff intentionally deactivated fire safety systems without authorization from registered contractors, violating legal requirements. Lead counsel Victor Dawes indicated that workflow failures at the property management company contributed to the disaster. The findings underscore systemic negligence in critical safety infrastructure maintenance at a major public housing complex.