Directors of the renovation firm responsible for work at Wang Fuk Court, site of a fatal November fire, testified they were unaware of the use of substandard, flammable materials. Publicly accessible witness testimonies contradict this claim. The directors further denied any knowledge of potential bid-rigging related to the renovation project. This evidence casts doubt on their assertions of ignorance regarding safety violations. The fire at Wang Fuk Court resulted in multiple casualties and prompted a wide-ranging investigation into building safety standards. Authorities are examining whether cost-cutting measures contributed to the use of dangerous materials. Further hearings are expected to reveal more details about the decision-making process surrounding the renovation work.