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1stWitness Statement of Mr YIU Men Yeung (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR7: Recommendations & Improvement Measures

first witness statement of Mr YIU Men Yeung

Summary

Mr. Yiu Men Yeung's witness statement details observations regarding the fire at Wang Fuk Court, noting the fire's origin near an electrical panel, delayed fire alarm activation, and non-functioning sprinklers. He highlights evacuation difficulties faced by residents and identifies maintenance lapses in fire safety equipment, while also providing a timeline of emergency response actions.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為姚文揚先生的第一份英文證人陳述，提交予獨立調查委員會，內容涉及旺福大廈火災事件的相關事實及見證。全文共7頁，詳述事故經過及目擊情況。

Key points

  • Witness observed fire origin near electrical panel
  • Reported delayed fire alarm activation
  • Noted absence of sprinkler activation
  • Described evacuation challenges faced by residents
  • Highlighted maintenance lapses in fire equipment
  • Provided timeline of emergency response actions

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire origin

Witness observed fire origin near electrical panel as described on pages 1-3

ToR2 fire alarm failure

Reported delayed fire alarm activation noted in statement, pages 4-5

ToR3 equipment maintenance

Noted absence of sprinkler activation and possible maintenance issues, pages 5-6

ToR4 evacuation issues

Mentioned evacuation difficulties related to supervision and roles, page 7

In the news

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