“Gov’t departments received 180 complaints about smoking, fire safety before Wang Fuk Court fire: report”

Key points

• Authorities logged 180 complaints or enquiries from 2022 onward about safety and related issues.
• Complaints included concerns about Prestige Construction & Engineering Limited and selection processes.
• Some complaints cited smoking by construction workers and use of foam boards during renovation.
• The ICU and other departments’ responses often said issues were outside their remit or not justified.
• The 168 lives toll and fire origin linked to on-site hazards prompted resignation of Housing Secretary Winnie Ho.