Witness Statement of Ms OR Wai Yin (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)

firsthand account of fire events by Ms OR Wai Yin

Summary

Ms OR Wai Yin provided a firsthand account of the fire at Wang Fuk Court, highlighting delayed fire alarm activation, non-functioning sprinklers, and unclear evacuation instructions. She described the spread of smoke in common areas and noted the lack of adequate fire safety signage. Her statement was submitted to the Independent Committee investigating the incident.

Summary in 繁體中文

此文件為獨立調查委員會所收集的吳惠賢女士證人陳述，內容涉及大埔宏福苑火災事件的相關事實及目擊情況，全文以英文呈現，共四頁。

Key points

Witness account of fire events at Wang Fuk Court
Observed delayed fire alarm activation
Noted absence of sprinkler activation
Reported unclear evacuation instructions
Described smoke spread in common areas
Highlighted lack of fire safety signage

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ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Ms OR Wai Yin describes the sequence of fire events and timing of alarm activation on the day of the Wang Fuk Court fire.

ToR2 Fire Service Installations & Equipment

The statement notes delayed fire alarm activation and absence of sprinkler activation during the incident.

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Observations include issues related to evacuation procedures and response roles during the fire.

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Disabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reels

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