HONG KONG – The independent committee investigating the deadly residential fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has completed its inquiry and submitted its report to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Thursday.

Through holding evidential hearings and other means, the committee heard and considered a large amount of evidence and materials provided by witnesses, experts, organizations and other units, Lee said, adding that the committee has compiled a detailed report in accordance with its terms of reference, providing a comprehensive review and recommendations on the Wang Fuk Court fire and on large-scale building maintenance and renovation works.

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Lee said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government will make comprehensive reforms in areas including the supervision of building maintenance works, building management and regulation for fire service installations. The 2026 policy address published in September has launched various priority reform initiatives, while the government has already taken steps to prepare for comprehensive reforms.

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The government will carefully study the committee's report, actively follow up on its recommendations, and shortly announce the plans for the comprehensive reforms and pursue accountability, he said.

On Dec 12, 2025, Lee announced the establishment of the committee following the deadly fire on Nov 26, 2025, to review its causes and related issues, to make recommendations to prevent similar incidents from occurring again, and to submit a report on the matter.