Witness Statement of Ms LI Ho Ying (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)

statement by Ms LI Ho Ying describing observations during the fire

Summary

Ms. LI Ho Ying's witness statement describes observing the fire's origin near an electrical panel, a delay in the activation of the fire alarm, and the absence of sprinkler activation during the incident at Wang Fuk Court. She highlights challenges faced by residents during evacuation, the lack of clear fire safety instructions, and poor maintenance of fire safety equipment. The statement was provided to the Independent Committee investigating the fire.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為獨立調查委員會收到的李可盈女士證人陳述，內容涉及大埔宏福苑火災事件，詳細描述事故經過及相關事實。該陳述全文為英文，共三頁，附有三張圖片。

Key points

Witness observed fire origin near electrical panel
Reported delay in fire alarm activation
Noted absence of sprinkler activation
Described evacuation challenges faced by residents
Highlighted lack of clear fire safety instructions
Mentioned poor maintenance of fire safety equipment

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire origin

Witness observed fire origin near electrical panel as described on page 1

ToR2 fire alarm delay

Reported delay in fire alarm activation noted on page 2

ToR3 sprinkler system failure

Noted absence of sprinkler activation during fire on page 3

ToR4 equipment maintenance

Comments on lack of proper maintenance contributing to equipment failure

In the news

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Cause of fire: smoking on renovation works Disabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reels

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