The independent committee in relation to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po announced today that a fourth round of evidential hearings, in which oral evidence will be received from witnesses, will be held from May 6 to 8.

Three days of hearings will be conducted, in Cantonese, from 10am to 1pm and from 2.15pm to 4.30pm each day at the Multi-purpose Hall, 3/F, City Gallery in Central.

Simultaneous interpretation in Putonghua and English will be provided.

A total of about 360 seats will be available for public observation. About half of these will be set aside for Wang Fuk Court residents on a priority basis.

Those wishing to attend are required to pre-register online from 10am on April 23 to 10am on April 26.

Successful registrants will receive a confirmation issued by the committee secretariat no later than April 30.