Witness Statement of Mr WONG Kin Wa (Chinese only)

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Witness statement 中文 PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

statement by Mr. Wong Kin Wa regarding the Wang Fuk Court fire

Summary

The document is a witness statement by Mr. Wong Kin Wa, submitted to an independent inquiry into the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire. It details Mr. Wong's employment as an electrician for Hong Tai Fire Engineering Co. Ltd., his observations of the fire safety system's deactivation during maintenance work, and his actions on the day of the fire on November 26, 2025. Mr. Wong confirms he was not present at the fire scene but provided supplementary information, including video evidence of deactivated fire pumps and disconnected pipes prior to the incident.

Summary in English

The document is a four-page witness statement from Mr. Wong Kin Wa, submitted as part of an official investigation. It details his firsthand account related to the Wang Fuk Court fire incident in Hong Kong. The statement includes key observations and evidence supporting the inquiry into the event.

Key points

Witness Wong Kin Wa employed by Hong Tai Fire Engineering Co.
Fire pump and alarm systems were shut off during maintenance.
Fire pump pipes disconnected, affecting water supply to rooftop tanks.
Maintenance works included emergency lighting and fire hose reel replacements.
Fire Services Department notified of system shutdown via closure notice.
Witness left site before fire and did not test fire systems.

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire safety systems and maintenance

Details about the disconnection of fire pump systems and emergency lighting replacement at Wang Fuk Court before the fire, including specific dates (e.g., November 19, 2025) and the involvement of subcontractor Leung Man Chung.

ToR2 causal factors of the fire

Mentions of the fire pump systems being turned off and water pipes disconnected, potentially impacting fire response capabilities.

ToR3 response to the fire

Describes the temporary contact center set up at Kwong Fuk Community Hall and the lack of immediate provision of the 'fire service installation shutdown notice' during the fire.

In the news

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

Cause of fire: smoking on renovation works Disabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reels Supervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractors

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