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1stWitness Statement of Mr LI Man Pong (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR6: Adequacy of Laws & PenaltiesToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)

first witness statement of Mr Li Man Pong

Summary

Mr. Li Man Pong, a Senior Divisional Occupational Safety Officer, provides a detailed account of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, highlighting a delayed fire alarm activation, malfunctioning fire hydrant system, and inadequate fire safety training. He also reports poor emergency communication and evacuation challenges faced by residents during the incident.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為李文邦先生於王福公司火災獨立調查委員會提交的首份證人陳述，詳述火災經過及相關事實，供調查及公眾參考。

Key points

  • Witness Li Man Pong provides detailed fire timeline
  • Observed delayed fire alarm activation
  • Noted malfunctioning fire hydrant system
  • Reported inadequate fire safety training
  • Highlighted poor emergency communication
  • Described evacuation challenges faced by residents

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire alarm delay

Mr Li Man Pong provides a detailed timeline highlighting delayed activation of the fire alarm system during the Wang Fuk Court fire.

ToR2 fire hydrant failure

The statement notes malfunctioning of the fire hydrant system observed by the witness.

ToR4 emergency communication and evacuation difficulties

Witness describes issues with emergency communication and difficulties encountered during evacuation.

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