1stWitness Statement of Ms LAU Yuet Chun (English only)

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first witness statement by Ms Lau Yuet Chun describing fire outbreak and safety issues

Summary

Ms. Lau Yuet Chun, a Senior Inspector of Police, provided a witness statement regarding a fire outbreak on the 7th-floor corridor at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. She reported delayed fire alarm activation, the absence of sprinklers, rapid smoke spread, inadequate emergency exit signage, and confusion during the evacuation process. Her account highlights significant fire safety and evacuation concerns.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為劉月珍女士首份英文證人陳述，來自旺福火災獨立調查委員會，詳述火災經過及相關事實，供調查及公眾參考。

Key points

Ms Lau witnessed fire outbreak on 7th floor corridor
Reported delayed fire alarm activation
Noted absence of sprinklers in corridor
Observed smoke spread rapidly
Raised concerns about emergency exit signage
Described evacuation confusion among residents

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire outbreak location and timing

Ms Lau witnessed the fire outbreak on the 7th floor corridor, specifying the initial fire location and timing

ToR2 fire alarm system delay

Ms Lau reported a delayed activation of the fire alarm system during the initial fire outbreak

ToR2 absence of sprinklers

Ms Lau noted the absence of sprinklers in the 7th floor corridor where the fire started

ToR4 supervision and responsibility

Ms Lau's statement implies issues with supervision and roles related to fire safety equipment maintenance and response

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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