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Transcript of Evidential Hearing held on 22 April 2026 (Draft)

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Hearing transcript English PDF · scanned ToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR6: Adequacy of Laws & PenaltiesToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR7: Recommendations & Improvement Measures

Transcript of evidential hearing held on 22 April 2026

Summary

The transcript documents witness testimonies and discussions during the evidential hearing on 22 April 2026 regarding the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Key topics include the fire's origin and spread, the activation of fire alarms and sprinklers, building maintenance records, roles of fire safety officers, and the adequacy of the emergency response. Procedural lapses during the incident were also examined.

Summary in 繁體中文

2026年4月22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及相關證人陳述，供媒體及公眾參考。

Key points

  • Witness testimonies on fire origin and spread
  • Discussion on fire alarm and sprinkler activation
  • Examination of building maintenance records
  • Clarification of roles of fire safety officers
  • Debate on adequacy of emergency response
  • Identification of procedural lapses during fire

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire origin and spread

Witness testimonies detail the origin and progression of the fire within Wang Fuk Court.

ToR2 fire alarm and sprinkler activation

Discussion on the timing and functionality of fire alarms and sprinkler systems during the incident.

ToR3 building maintenance

Examination of building maintenance records presented by the Building Management Office.

ToR4 emergency response roles

Testimonies from Fire Safety Officers and Fire Services Department on their roles and actions.

In the news

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Cause of fire: smoking on renovation worksDisabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reels
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