1stWitness Statement of Ms CHAI Nga Man (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR4: Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

first witness statement of Ms CHAI Nga Man describing fire origin and evacuation

Summary

Ms. CHAI Nga Man, a Chief Inspector of Police, provided a witness statement regarding the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po. She detailed the fire's origin, its initial spread, evacuation challenges, the condition of fire safety equipment, and her communication with emergency responders. Her account also included a timeline of key events during the incident.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為蔡雅文女士於獨立調查委員會提交的首份證人陳述，涉及旺福邨火災事件的調查。內容詳述事件經過及相關目擊情況，供調查參考。

Key points

Witness Ms CHAI Nga Man present during Wang Fuk Court fire
Observed fire origin and initial spread details
Described evacuation procedures and challenges
Noted condition of fire safety equipment
Reported communication with emergency responders
Provided timeline of key fire events

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire origin and initial spread

Ms CHAI Nga Man describes where and how the fire started and how it initially spread within Wang Fuk Court

ToR2 fire safety equipment functionality

Statement includes observations on the presence and operation of fire alarms and extinguishers during the incident

ToR4 evacuation procedures and challenges

Witness recounts the evacuation process, noting difficulties faced by residents and the role of emergency responders

In the news

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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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