Witness Statement of Mr LAI Ho Fai, Edmund (English only)

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

Witness account detailing fire events and response

Summary

The witness statement of Mr. Lai Ho Fai, Edmund, provides a detailed account of the fire at Wang Fuk Court, including the timeline of events, fire detection, and alarm activation. It describes the evacuation process, observations on the fire service's arrival and actions, and comments on building safety features and issues. The statement also reflects Mr. Lai's personal experience during the incident.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為獨立調查委員會收到的賴浩輝先生之證人陳述，全文英文，共10頁。賴氏詳述火災事件經過及相關事實，為調查提供關鍵證據。

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 fire incident

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ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Mr LAI Ho Fai describes the timeline of the fire events at Wang Fuk Court, including initial detection and spread.

ToR2 Fire Service Installations & Equipment

Details on fire alarm activation and the response of fire detection systems as observed by the witness.

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Account includes actions taken by the Fire Services Department during evacuation and fire response.

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