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1stWitness Statement of Mr YUNG Siu Lun (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)ToR7: Recommendations & Improvement Measures

first witness statement by Mr YUNG Siu Lun describing fire outbreak and response

Summary

Mr. YUNG Siu Lun, a Senior Maintenance Surveyor, provides a detailed account of the fire outbreak at Wang Fuk Court, including the timeline of fire detection, alarm activation, and evacuation procedures. He discusses challenges faced during evacuation, the condition and functionality of fire safety equipment, and communication with fire services, while also noting observations on the building's maintenance status.

Summary in 繁體中文

此為翁兆麟先生的首份英文證人供詞，內容涉及獨立調查委員會相關事宜，全文共19頁，詳述其目擊及相關證據，供香港媒體及公眾參考。

Key points

  • Witness account of fire outbreak and initial response
  • Describes fire detection and alarm activation timeline
  • Details evacuation procedures and challenges
  • Notes condition and functionality of fire safety equipment
  • Mentions communication with fire services
  • Highlights observations on building maintenance status

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire outbreak and initial response

Witness account details timeline of fire detection and alarm activation on the day of the Wang Fuk Court fire

ToR2 fire detection and alarm systems

Describes operation and timing of fire alarms and related fire service installations during the incident

ToR3 building maintenance impact

Notes on how building maintenance and renovation works affected fire spread and evacuation

ToR4 evacuation procedures and challenges

Details evacuation procedures followed and challenges faced by residents and fire services

In the news

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Cause of fire: smoking on renovation worksDisabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reels
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