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Transcript of Evidential Hearing held on 23 April 2026 (Draft)

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Hearing transcript English PDF · scanned ToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR7: Recommendations & Improvement MeasuresToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation Works

Transcript of evidential hearing held on 23 April 2026

Summary

The transcript details testimonies and discussions from the evidential hearing on the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, focusing on the fire's origin, spread, and the malfunctioning of fire alarms and sprinklers. Maintenance records for fire safety equipment were reviewed, and the building management's responsibility was scrutinized. The hearing also analyzed fire brigade response times and proposed recommendations for enhancing fire safety protocols.

Summary in 繁體中文

2026年4月23日舉行的火災證據聆訊記錄草稿，由香港調查委員會發布，詳述火災調查過程及相關證據，供傳媒及公眾參考。

Key points

  • Witnesses testified on fire origin and spread timeline
  • Discussions on malfunctioning fire alarms and sprinklers
  • Maintenance records for fire safety equipment reviewed
  • Responsibility of building management questioned
  • Fire brigade response times analyzed
  • Recommendations for improved fire safety protocols proposed

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire origin and spread

Witnesses testified on fire origin and spread timeline during the hearing

ToR2 fire service installations failure

Discussions on malfunctioning fire alarms and sprinklers, with maintenance records reviewed

ToR3 building maintenance

Maintenance records for fire safety equipment reviewed and discussed

ToR4 supervision and roles

Testimonies highlighted supervision gaps and roles of involved parties

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 contractorsReforms and recommendations
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