An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is holding its final phase of hearings as parties present and conclude their arguments. The probe focuses on determining the circumstances surrounding the blaze and assessing what factors contributed to the scale of the disaster. Multiple outlets report that the committee is now hearing final submissions, signaling that the investigation is moving toward a conclusion. While details of specific findings are not described in the provided excerpts, the reporting indicates the process involves formal legal or quasi-legal arguments from relevant parties connected to the incident. The committee’s role is to examine the available evidence and reach conclusions based on what is presented during these hearings. The coverage frames the event as a major inquiry given the fire’s severity and the fact that it is described as the deadliest in decades. The next steps after final arguments are expected to include the committee preparing and issuing its assessment or conclusions, though no outcome is provided in the excerpts.