Witness Statement of Mr LEE Kwok Hung (Chinese only)

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Witness statement 中文 PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)

statement by Mr. Lee Kwok Hung regarding the Wang Fuk Court fire

Summary

The document is a witness statement by Mr. Lee Kwok Hung submitted to an independent inquiry into the Tai Po Wang Fu Court fire. It details his observations and experiences during the fire, including the tragic loss of his mother and others, and highlights issues with the estate's major renovation project. Key points include allegations of mismanagement, safety violations, and financial irregularities in the renovation process, as well as concerns about the transparency and oversight of the involved parties.

Summary in English

The document is a 13-page witness statement from Mr. Lee Kwok Hung, submitted as part of an official inquiry related to the Wangfuk Court fire incident. It provides detailed firsthand accounts and evidence concerning the events and circumstances surrounding the fire. The statement is available only in Chinese and includes 13 images as supporting material.

Key points

Witness Mr. Lee Kwok Hung provided testimony on Wang Fuk Court fire.
Fire occurred on November 26, 2025, causing multiple fatalities.
Allegations of irregularities in Wang Fuk Court renovation project.
Concerns over fire safety during renovation, including flammable materials.
Claims of bid-rigging and financial mismanagement in renovation contracts.
New management committee investigated prior renovation practices.

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Circumstances of the fire

Describes the timeline of the fire on 26 November 2025, including the spread of smoke, attempts to contact family members, and the discovery of victims' bodies.

ToR2 Fire safety measures

Mentions issues with fire safety during the renovation, such as the use of flammable materials (foam boards) and lack of steel-covered walkways.

ToR3 Building management and renovation

Details the management of the renovation project, including allegations of mismanagement, financial irregularities, and safety violations by contractors and consultants.

ToR4 Accountability of involved parties

Raises concerns about the roles of the management committee, contractors, and consultants in the renovation and their responses to safety issues.

In the news

This document connects to these themes in the news coverage analysis (News & Coverage).

Cause of fire: smoking on renovation works Supervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractors Collusion, bid-rigging and proxy votes

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