Hong Kong Housing Secretary Resigns Following Fire Investigation

• Hong Kong's Housing Secretary resigned due to findings of inadequate oversight in a fire investigation.
• The fire was the city's deadliest in decades, leading to increased pressure on the government.
• An independent committee found the Housing Bureau's checking unit failed in its duties.
• Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, accepted the resignation to hold officials accountable.
• The resignation comes as part of efforts to address the city's housing safety issues.