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Witness Statement of Ms CHEUNG Yuk Ching, Karen (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR7: Recommendations & Improvement MeasuresToR6: Adequacy of Laws & PenaltiesToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR2: Fire Service Installations & Equipment

firsthand account of fire events and evacuation

Summary

Ms. CHEUNG Yuk Ching, Karen provides a detailed firsthand account of the fire at Wang Fuk Court, focusing on the evacuation process, challenges encountered, and the response to fire alarms. She discusses observations on building safety features, the arrival and actions of emergency services, and raises concerns about personal safety and the overall impact of the incident. Her statement also reflects on the adequacy of fire detection and emergency protocols.

Summary in 繁體中文

此文件為張玉清女士於獨立調查委員會提交的證人供詞，全文為英文，共34頁，詳述其對相關事件的親身經歷及觀察。該陳述旨在協助調查委員會釐清事件真相，提供重要證據。

Key points

  • Witness account of fire events at Wang Fuk Court
  • Describes evacuation procedures and challenges
  • Details on fire detection and alarm response
  • Observations on building safety features
  • Comments on emergency services' arrival and actions
  • Personal impact and safety concerns raised

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Ms CHEUNG describes the timeline and initial detection of the fire at Wang Fuk Court, including observations of smoke and flames on the day of the incident.

ToR2 Fire Service Installations & Equipment

Details on the operation and response of fire alarms and detection systems as experienced by the witness.

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Narrative includes interactions with fire service personnel and building management during evacuation.

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Disabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reels
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