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Witness Statement of Ms HO Kit Yee (English only)

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statement by Ms HO Kit Yee describing fire outbreak and response

Summary

Ms HO Kit Yee's witness statement describes the fire outbreak at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, noting the timing, initial smoke conditions, and a delayed response from fire service installations. She highlights the absence of clear evacuation instructions, maintenance issues with fire safety equipment, and confusion among residents during the incident. Additionally, she mentions a lack of supervision during renovation works as a contributing factor.

Summary in 繁體中文

此文件為何潔怡女士於獨立委員會提交的證人陳述，涉及大埔宏福苑火災事件，詳述事故經過及相關觀察，供調查參考。

Key points

  • Witness observed fire outbreak timing and initial smoke conditions
  • Reported delayed response from fire service installations
  • Noted absence of clear evacuation instructions
  • Highlighted maintenance issues in building fire safety equipment
  • Described confusion among residents during fire
  • Mentioned lack of supervision during renovation works

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire outbreak timing and conditions

Ms HO Kit Yee observed the timing of the fire outbreak and initial smoke conditions as described on pages 1-2 of the statement.

ToR2 fire service installations delay

The witness reported a delayed response from fire service installations, noting specific failures in activation and response times.

ToR3 maintenance issues

Ms HO Kit Yee noted absence of clear evacuation instructions and implied maintenance lapses affecting fire safety equipment.

ToR4 supervision and roles

The statement highlights confusion over evacuation roles and responsibilities among residents and management.

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