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Witness Statement of Mr LAU Fu Kwok (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR7: Recommendations & Improvement MeasuresToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR6: Adequacy of Laws & Penalties

firsthand account of fire events and observations

Summary

Mr. LAU Fu Kwok provides a firsthand account of the fire at Wang Fuk Court, detailing the timeline of events, fire detection response, and observations on fire service installations. He comments on the building's maintenance status, supervision, and emergency procedures, while also sharing personal observations on evacuation during the incident.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為劉富國先生的英文證人供詞，由獨立調查委員會就旺福苑火災事件收集。陳述詳述劉氏目擊及相關事實，為調查提供重要證據。

Key points

  • Witness account of fire events at Wang Fuk Court
  • Describes timeline and fire detection response
  • Details on fire service installations observed
  • Comments on building maintenance status
  • Notes on supervision and emergency procedures
  • Provides personal observations on evacuation

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Describes timeline and sequence of fire events as witnessed by Mr LAU Fu Kwok

ToR2 Fire Service Installations & Equipment

Details on fire detection response and fire service installations observed during the incident

ToR3 Building Maintenance & Renovation Works

Mentions observations related to building maintenance conditions relevant to fire spread

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Comments on emergency response roles and coordination among fire services and building management

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Cause of fire: smoking on renovation worksDisabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reelsSupervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractors
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