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Transcript of Evidential Hearing held on 6 May 2026 (Draft)

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Hearing transcript English PDF · scanned ToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR7: Recommendations & Improvement MeasuresToR6: Adequacy of Laws & Penalties

Transcript of evidential hearing on fire outbreak and response

Summary

The transcript details witness testimonies and discussions from the evidential hearing on the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, held on 6 May 2026. Key topics include the fire outbreak, adequacy of fire service installations, building maintenance, and systemic supervision gaps. Preliminary recommendations for improving fire safety were also presented.

Summary in 繁體中文

2026年5月6日舉行的火災證據聆訊記錄草稿，由香港調查委員會發布，詳述旺福法院火災事件的證據和證人陳述，供媒體及公眾參考。

Key points

  • Witnesses provided detailed accounts of fire outbreak and response
  • Discussions on adequacy of fire service installations
  • Evidence on building maintenance and renovation works presented
  • Roles and responsibilities of involved parties examined
  • Systemic issues such as supervision gaps highlighted
  • Preliminary recommendations for fire safety improvements suggested

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Witnesses provided detailed accounts of fire outbreak and response during the hearing on 6 May 2026

ToR2 Fire Service Installations & Equipment

Discussions on adequacy of fire service installations involving Hong Kong Fire Services Department

ToR3 Building Maintenance & Renovation Works

Evidence presented on building maintenance and renovation works by Wang Fuk Court Management and Renovation Contractors

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

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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