Witness Statement of Ms LI Ka Yuen, Sandy (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)

statement by Ms Li Ka Yuen recounting observations during the fire

Summary

Ms. Li Ka Yuen, Assistant Director of the Home Affairs Department, provided a witness statement regarding the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po. She observed the fire spreading rapidly through common areas, delays in fire alarm activation, a lack of clear evacuation instructions, and malfunctioning fire service equipment. Ms. Li also raised concerns about building maintenance issues contributing to the incident.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為李嘉媛女士的英文證人陳述，提交予獨立委員會調查旺福火災事件。陳述詳述其目擊經過及相關事實，助力釐清火災原因及責任。

Key points

Witness Ms Li Ka Yuen present during Wang Fuk Court fire
Observed fire spread rapidly through common areas
Reported delays in fire alarm activation
Noted absence of clear evacuation instructions
Mentioned malfunctioning fire service equipment
Raised concerns over building maintenance issues

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire spread

Ms Li Ka Yuen observed rapid fire spread through common areas during the Wang Fuk Court fire

ToR2 alarm system failure

Ms Li Ka Yuen reported delays in fire alarm activation

ToR3 building maintenance

mentions issues related to building maintenance affecting fire safety

ToR4 evacuation procedures

describes evacuation procedures and related supervision during the incident

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

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