1stWitness Statement of Ms LEUNG Yee Mei, April (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR4: Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

first witness statement by Ms LEUNG Yee Mei describing fire ignition and response

Summary

Ms. Leung Yee Mei's witness statement details her observations of the fire ignition at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, including initial smoke conditions and delays in fire alarm activation. She noted the absence of sprinkler activation, evacuation challenges faced by residents, and communication issues with fire services, providing a timeline of events surrounding the incident.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為梁綺媚女士於2026年提交的首份證人供詞，內容涉及獨立調查委員會相關事宜，詳述其親身經歷及觀察，供調查參考。

Key points

Witness observed fire ignition and initial smoke conditions
Reported delays in fire alarm activation
Noted absence of sprinkler activation during fire
Described evacuation challenges faced by residents
Highlighted communication issues with fire services
Provided timeline of events from fire outbreak

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire ignition

Witness observed fire ignition and initial smoke conditions as described on pages 1-2

ToR2 alarm system failure

Reported delays in fire alarm activation and noted absence of sprinkler activation during fire

ToR4 supervision and responsibilities

Comments on communication gaps and evacuation difficulties implicating supervisory roles

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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