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Transcript of Evidential Hearing held on 21 April 2026 (Draft)

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Hearing transcript English PDF · scanned ToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR6: Adequacy of Laws & PenaltiesToR7: Recommendations & Improvement MeasuresToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)

Transcript of evidential hearing held on 21 April 2026

Summary

The transcript documents the evidential hearing held on 21 April 2026 regarding the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Witnesses provided detailed accounts of the fire outbreak timeline, the performance and failures of the fire alarm system, and building evacuation procedures. Testimonies also covered maintenance records, renovation works, and the roles of fire safety officers and management, with discussions on the adequacy of existing fire safety regulations.

Summary in 繁體中文

2026年4月21日舉行的火災證據聆訊記錄（草稿），由香港調查委員會發布，詳述火災事件的關鍵證據和證人陳述，供媒體及公眾參考。

Key points

  • Witnesses provided detailed accounts of fire outbreak timeline
  • Discussions on fire alarm system performance and failures
  • Examination of building evacuation procedures
  • Testimonies on maintenance records and renovation works
  • Clarifications on roles of fire safety officers and management
  • Debates on adequacy of existing fire safety regulations

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire outbreak timeline

Witnesses provided detailed accounts of the fire outbreak timeline during the hearing on 21 April 2026.

ToR2 fire alarm system performance

Discussions focused on the performance and failures of the fire alarm system as recounted by Fire Safety Officers and Maintenance Contractors.

ToR3 building maintenance

Examination of building maintenance procedures and their role in fire spread was addressed by Wang Fuk Court Management Office representatives.

ToR4 supervision roles

Inquiry Committee Members questioned supervision roles and responsibilities related to fire safety and evacuation.

In the news

This document connects to these themes in the news coverage analysis (News & Coverage).

Cause of fire: smoking on renovation worksDisabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reelsSupervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractorsAdequacy of laws, penalties and the honour system
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