Hong Kong's leader apologizes and housing minister resigns after fire probe reveals failings.

Hong Kong's leader apologizes and housing minister resigns after fire probe reveals failings.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee apologized Thursday for a fire that destroyed a residential tower in Tai Po in November 2025, killing 168, injuring 79 and displacing thousands of others. Housing Secretary Winnie Ho resigned on Wednesday after her department was found to have failed to oversee maintenance work. A three-month investigation into the conduct will follow, along with proposals that include criminalizing bid-rigging -- related to the building's $38 million renovation contract.