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1stWitness Statement of Mr TANG Wing Wah (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR7: Recommendations & Improvement Measures

first-hand account by Mr Tang Wing Wah

Summary

Mr. Tang Wing Wah, Assistant Director of the New Territories North Command of the Fire Services Department, provides a first-hand account of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. His statement outlines the fire outbreak timeline, initial response, fire alarm activation, evacuation procedures, and observations on fire service equipment functionality, as well as comments on building maintenance and emergency coordination efforts during the incident.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為鄧永華先生的首次證人供詞，由獨立調查委員會就旺福火災事件收集。內容詳述鄧氏對火災經過及相關事實的證供，全文共23頁。

Key points

  • Witness is Mr Tang Wing Wah, providing first-hand account
  • Describes fire outbreak timeline and initial response
  • Details on fire alarm activation and evacuation procedures
  • Observations on fire service equipment functionality
  • Comments on building maintenance status before fire
  • Notes on supervision and emergency coordination during fire

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire outbreak timeline

Describes the timeline of the fire outbreak and initial response actions taken by occupants and staff.

ToR2 fire alarm activation and evacuation

Details on the activation of fire alarms and the procedures followed during evacuation.

ToR3 fire equipment status

Mentions the condition and functionality of fire service installations observed during the incident.

ToR4 supervision and coordination

Describes roles and coordination efforts among building management and fire services during the fire.

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