After months of hearings, a greater test lies ahead as the judge-led committee confronts uncomfortable evidence.

Months of hearings uncover chain of errors and missed warnings behind city’s deadliest since 1948.

‘We need more time to organise the evidence. There are many documents to review, much new material,’ source tells SCMP.

Following independent committee hearings, residents say government departments are passing the buck and call for courts to ensure accountability.

Political observers also expect senior officials, including ministers, to take accountability for blaze once committee submits report.

After months of hearings, a greater test lies ahead as the judge-led committee confronts uncomfortable evidence.