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1stWitness Statement of Mr YUE Chak Sang (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR6: Adequacy of Laws & PenaltiesToR7: Recommendations & Improvement MeasuresToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)

first witness statement by Mr Yue Chak Sang describing fire incident

Summary

Mr Yue Chak Sang, Assistant Director of the Buildings Department, provides a detailed account of the fire incident at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. His statement covers the initial detection of the fire, the response actions taken, the condition and functionality of fire safety equipment, communication with fire services, and challenges faced during the building's evacuation. He also identifies potential causes and factors contributing to the fire's spread.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為岳澤生先生的首份英文證人陳述，提交予獨立調查委員會，內容涉及旺福法院火災事件的詳情及相關證據。全文共31頁，提供關鍵事實以協助調查。

Key points

  • Witness Mr Yue Chak Sang provides detailed fire incident account
  • Describes initial fire detection and response actions
  • Notes condition and functionality of fire safety equipment
  • Mentions communication with fire services during incident
  • Highlights building evacuation procedures and challenges
  • Identifies possible causes and fire spread factors

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Mr Yue Chak Sang provides a detailed account of the initial fire detection and the sequence of events leading to fire spread

ToR2 Fire Service Installations & Equipment

Statement notes the condition and functionality of fire safety equipment observed during the incident

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Describes roles of fire services and residents in initial response and evacuation

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