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3rdWitness Statement of Mr TANG Wing Wah (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR7: Recommendations & Improvement Measures

third witness statement by Mr Tang Wing Wah describing fire outbreak and response

Summary

Mr Tang Wing Wah's third witness statement details his observations of the fire outbreak at Wang Fuk Court, including the initial detection, alarm response, and delays in the fire service's arrival. He highlights issues such as malfunctioning fire safety equipment and communication challenges among emergency responders, while also providing a timeline of the evacuation efforts. The statement was made in response to specific questions from the Independent Committee investigating the incident.

Summary in 繁體中文

此文件為鄧永華先生第三份英文證人供詞，提交予獨立調查委員會，涉及旺福大廈火災事件，內容詳述事故經過及相關證據。

Key points

  • Mr Tang Wing Wah witnessed fire outbreak at Wang Fuk Court
  • Described initial fire detection and alarm response
  • Noted delays in fire service arrival
  • Observed malfunctioning fire safety equipment
  • Reported communication issues among emergency responders
  • Provided timeline of evacuation efforts

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Mr Tang Wing Wah witnessed the initial fire outbreak at Wang Fuk Court and described the sequence of events leading to the fire.

ToR2 Fire Service Installations & Equipment

Statement details the initial fire detection and alarm response, including equipment performance and failures.

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Notes delays in fire service arrival and discusses roles of fire services and building management during the emergency.

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