3rdWitness Statement of Ms LEUNG Yee Mei, April (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR4: Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

eyewitness account of fire events by Ms Leung Yee Mei

Summary

Ms. Leung Yee Mei provides an eyewitness account of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, detailing the initial detection of the fire, delays in alarm activation, and evacuation challenges. She highlights issues with fire safety equipment and communication gaps among residents and responders during the incident. The statement also addresses the difficulties faced during the building evacuation process.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為梁綺媚女士於四月提交的第三份證人供詞，內容涉及獨立委員會調查相關事項，詳述其所見所聞及關鍵證據。此陳述書共三頁，附有三張圖片，為調查提供重要證據。

Key points

Ms Leung Yee Mei provides eyewitness account of fire events
Describes initial fire detection and response actions
Notes delays in fire alarm activation and evacuation
Mentions condition of fire safety equipment during incident
Highlights communication issues among residents and responders
Reports on building evacuation challenges faced

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Ms Leung Yee Mei describes the initial detection of the fire and the sequence of events leading to its spread.

ToR2 Fire Service Installations & Equipment

Notes delays in fire alarm activation and issues with fire safety equipment during the incident.

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Details the response actions taken by residents and the Fire Services Department, highlighting communication gaps.

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Disabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reels

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