Witness Statement of Mr CHAN Derek Armstrong (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR2: Fire Service Installations & Equipment

firsthand account of fire events and response

Summary

The witness statement by Mr. CHAN Derek Armstrong provides a detailed account of the fire at Wang Fuk Court, including the timeline of events, fire detection, and evacuation procedures. It describes the activation of the fire alarm, the arrival and actions of fire services, and observations on building safety features and issues. The statement reflects Mr. Chan's personal experience and professional perspective as Deputy Director of Fire Services.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為陳德里克先生的英文證人供詞，由獨立調查委員會取得，內容詳述其相關事實和觀點，全文共16頁，供香港傳媒及公眾參考。

Key points

Witness account of fire events at Wang Fuk Court
Describes timeline and fire detection response
Details on fire alarm activation and evacuation
Observations on fire service arrival and actions
Comments on building safety features and issues
Personal experience during the fire incident

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ToR1 fire timeline

Describes detailed timeline of fire events at Wang Fuk Court including initial detection and spread

ToR2 fire detection and alarm activation

Details on fire alarm activation and response by Fire Services Department

ToR4 evacuation procedures and roles

Witness describes evacuation process and roles of supervising personnel during the fire

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