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Hong Kong leader orders independent investigation into fire that killed 151
- Hong Kong will form a judge-led, independent committee to probe the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire.
- The blaze gutted seven blocks in Tai Po, killing about 151 people with nearly 80 injured.
- Investigators say renovations used substandard materials that may have enabled rapid spread of the fire.
- Arrests have been made as part of a growing criminal investigation into the fire.
- Lee pledged reforms to the building renovation system to prevent a repeat of the tragedy.
- Authorities are investigating fire safety concerns raised by residents about renovations.
- Foreseeable accountability includes questioning contractors over substandard materials used in hard-to-reach areas.
- Local and international groups criticized arrests of protesters demanding accountability.
- The government aims to provide transparency and comfort to victims and their families.
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