3rdWitness Statement of Mr WONG Cheung Hing (English only)

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third witness statement by Mr WONG Cheung Hing in English

Summary

Mr. WONG Cheung Hing's third witness statement details observations of a fire originating near an electrical panel, with delayed fire alarm activation and non-functional sprinklers. He describes challenges faced during resident evacuation, highlights maintenance issues with fire safety equipment, and notes communication gaps during the emergency response. The statement was provided at the request of the Independent Committee investigating the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為黃祥興先生第三次證人供詞，由獨立調查委員會發布，內容涉及旺福法院火災事件的關鍵證據與調查細節，對事件真相提供重要見解。

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 issues in fire safety equipment
Mentioned communication gaps during emergency response

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire origin

Witness observed fire origin near electrical panel as stated on page 2

ToR2 alarm delay

Reported delayed fire alarm activation noted on page 3

ToR3 equipment maintenance

Noted absence of sprinkler activation and maintenance issues mentioned on page 4

ToR4 evacuation difficulties

Witness described evacuation difficulties linked to building management roles

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Cause of fire: smoking on renovation works Disabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reels Supervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractors

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