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Transcript of Evidential Hearing held on 13 April 2026 (Draft)

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Hearing transcript English PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR7: Recommendations & Improvement MeasuresToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation Works

Transcript of evidential hearing on fire origin and response

Summary

The transcript details witness testimonies regarding the origin and spread of the Wang Fuk Court fire, highlighting issues such as malfunctioning fire alarms and sprinklers, irregular maintenance inspections, and conflicting accounts of the emergency response. Discussions also addressed the role of contractors in renovation works and proposed improvements to fire safety protocols. The hearing involved multiple legal representatives and stakeholders.

Summary in 繁體中文

2026年4月13日舉行的火災證據聆訊記錄（草稿），由香港調查委員會發布，詳細記錄火災事件相關證人陳述及調查進展，供媒體及公眾參考。

Key points

  • Witnesses testified on fire origin and spread timeline
  • Discussions on malfunctioning fire alarms and sprinklers
  • Maintenance records showed irregular inspections
  • Conflicting accounts on emergency response effectiveness
  • Debate over contractor roles in renovation works
  • Suggestions for improved fire safety protocols

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Witnesses testified on fire origin and spread timeline during the hearing on 13 April 2026

ToR2 Fire Service Installations & Equipment

Discussions on malfunctioning fire alarms and sprinklers were recorded in the transcript

ToR3 Building Maintenance & Renovation Works

Maintenance records showing irregular inspections were examined and discussed

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Testimonies included roles of Hong Kong Fire Services Department and Wang Fuk Court Management

In the news

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Cause of fire: smoking on renovation worksDisabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reelsSupervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractors
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