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Witness Statement of Mr PANG Yuk Lung, Michael (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR6: Adequacy of Laws & PenaltiesToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR7: Recommendations & Improvement MeasuresToR2: Fire Service Installations & Equipment

statement by Mr Pang Yuk Lung, Michael regarding fire incident

Summary

The witness statement by Mr. Pang Yuk Lung, Michael, Assistant Director of Corporate Services at the Buildings Department, provides detailed observations on the fire incident at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. It addresses the fire's spread, the response measures taken, and highlights issues related to building maintenance, safety measures, and supervision gaps. The statement also includes suggestions for improving fire prevention and safety protocols in the future.

Summary in 繁體中文

此文件為龐旭龍先生於獨立調查委員會提交的證人陳述，全文英文，共70頁。陳述詳述其相關事件經過及關鍵證據，供調查使用。

Key points

  • Witness statement by Mr Pang Yuk Lung, Michael
  • Details on fire incident at Wang Fuk Court
  • Observations on fire spread and response
  • Comments on building maintenance and safety measures
  • Insights into roles and responsibilities during fire
  • Suggestions for future fire prevention improvements

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Mr Pang describes the initial fire outbreak and how it spread within Wang Fuk Court, including timeline and location details.

ToR3 Building Maintenance & Renovation Works

Observations on the condition of building materials and maintenance status that may have influenced fire spread.

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Comments on supervision gaps and roles of building management and fire services during the incident.

ToR7 Recommendations & Improvement Measures

Suggestions made by Mr Pang for improving fire safety and response protocols.

In the news

This document connects to these themes in the news coverage analysis (News & Coverage).

Cause of fire: smoking on renovation worksSupervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractorsReforms and recommendations
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