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Transcript of Evidential Hearing held on 15 July 2026 (Draft)

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Hearing transcript English PDF · scanned ToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR6: Adequacy of Laws & PenaltiesToR7: Recommendations & Improvement MeasuresToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)

Transcript of evidential hearing on fire incident

Summary

The transcript details the evidential hearing on the fire incident at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, held on 15 July 2026. Witnesses discussed the timeline of the fire outbreak, late activation of fire alarms, and sprinkler system malfunctions, alongside irregular maintenance inspections and gaps in building management communication. The hearing also examined the fire service's response time and coordination efforts.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為2026年7月15日舉行的火災調查聆訊記錄稿，由香港調查委員會發布，詳述火災事件的證據陳述及相關證人供詞。內容涵蓋事故原因及責任調查，供傳媒及公眾參考。

Key points

  • Witnesses detailed fire outbreak timeline
  • Fire alarms activated late during incident
  • Sprinkler system malfunction reported
  • Maintenance records showed irregular inspections
  • Fire service response time discussed
  • Building management communication gaps noted

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire outbreak timeline

Witnesses detailed the timeline of the fire outbreak during the hearing on 15 July 2026

ToR2 fire alarm activation

Fire alarms were reported to have activated late during the incident as stated by witnesses

ToR3 sprinkler system malfunction

Malfunction of the sprinkler system was reported by Maintenance Contractor XYZ and witnesses

ToR4 response coordination

Discussion on coordination between Hong Kong Fire Services Department and Wang Fuk Court Management Office

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Cause of fire: smoking on renovation worksDisabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reelsSupervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractors
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