Hong Kong Pledges Independent Fire Probe, Crackdown on ‘Sabotage’

Hong Kong’s leader John Lee pledged to launch an independent committee over the city’s deadliest fire in nearly eight decades, while vowing to crackdown on forces that “sabotage” social unity.

“We have to expose the truth, do everyone justice and make sure the deceased can rest in peace,” said Lee at a Tuesday briefing, standing behind a black background and wearing a dark tie. “We should turn our anger and sorrow into the power of reform.”