Hong Kong Housing Secretary Quits After Inquiry Into Deadly Fire

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced the resignation of the housing secretary following an inquiry into a fire in Tai Po. Lee issued a public apology regarding the incident, which Bloomberg reported was the city's deadliest fire in decades. The resignation occurred as pressure increased on Lee's government to hold officials accountable for the fire.

• Bloomberg — Hong Kong Housing Secretary Quits After Inquiry Into Deadly Fire
• Bloomberg — Hong Kong leader apologizes over deadly Tai Po blaze

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