Transcript of Evidential Hearing held on 7 May 2026 (Draft)

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Hearing transcript English PDF · scanned ToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR7: Recommendations & Improvement MeasuresToR6: Adequacy of Laws & PenaltiesToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Transcript of evidential hearing on fire incident

Summary

The transcript documents the evidential hearing on 7 May 2026 regarding the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Witnesses provided detailed accounts of the fire outbreak timeline, malfunctioning fire alarm systems, delayed fire brigade response, and challenges in building evacuation. The hearing also examined the accuracy of maintenance records and clarified the roles of building management and fire services.

Summary in 繁體中文

2026年5月7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調查過程及相關證據陳述。

Key points

Witnesses provided detailed accounts of fire outbreak timeline
Discussion on malfunctioning fire alarm systems
Evidence on delayed fire brigade response
Testimonies on building evacuation challenges
Debate over maintenance records accuracy
Clarification of roles of building management and fire services

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Witnesses provided detailed accounts of fire outbreak timeline on 7 May 2026

ToR2 Fire Service Installations & Equipment

Discussion on malfunctioning fire alarm systems during hearing

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Evidence on delayed fire brigade response and related supervisory issues

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

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