Witness Statement of Ms CHAN Hau Man (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)

firsthand account of fire events and safety conditions

Summary

Ms. CHAN Hau Man provides a firsthand account of the fire at Wang Fuk Court, detailing the evacuation process, fire response actions, and communication with fire services. Her statement highlights delays in the emergency response, issues with fire safety equipment functionality, and building maintenance problems that impacted fire safety.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為獨立調查委員會收到的陳巧文女士證人陳述，涉及宏福苑火災事件，內容詳述事故經過及相關證據，供調查使用。

Key points

Witness account of fire events at Wang Fuk Court
Describes evacuation and fire response actions
Notes condition and functionality of fire safety equipment
Mentions communication with fire services
Highlights delays in emergency response
Observes building maintenance issues affecting fire safety

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Ms CHAN Hau Man describes the sequence of fire events and initial ignition circumstances on the day of the Wang Fuk Court fire.

ToR2 Fire Service Installations & Equipment

The statement notes the condition and functionality of fire alarms and extinguishers observed during evacuation.

ToR3 Building Maintenance & Renovation Works

Ms CHAN comments on the maintenance status of fire safety equipment and building infrastructure relevant to fire safety.

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Details on the roles of Wang Fuk Court Management Office and Fire Services Department during the fire response are provided.

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