Witness Statement of Mr TE Chi Wang (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR6: Adequacy of Laws & PenaltiesToR7: Recommendations & Improvement MeasuresToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)

statement by Mr TE Chi Wang describing fire origin and safety system failures

Summary

Mr. TE Chi Wang's witness statement describes the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, identifying the origin in the kitchen area of flat 7B. He highlights delayed fire alarm activation, the absence of a functional sprinkler system, inadequate fire safety signage, evacuation difficulties faced by residents, and a lack of timely response from fire services.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為獨立調查委員會所收集的王志宏先生證人陳述，詳述元朗宏福苑火災事件經過及相關情況，內容共13頁，提供重要事實供調查參考。

Key points

Witness observed fire origin in flat 7B kitchen area
Reported delayed fire alarm activation
Noted absence of functional sprinkler system
Described evacuation challenges faced by residents
Highlighted inadequate fire safety signage
Mentioned lack of timely fire service response

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire origin

Witness observed fire origin in flat 7B kitchen area as detailed on pages 1-3

ToR2 fire alarm delay

Reported delayed activation of fire alarm system during initial fire outbreak

ToR2 sprinkler system failure

Noted absence of functional sprinkler system in the building

ToR4 evacuation issues

Described problems encountered during evacuation, including lack of guidance and delayed response

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Cause of fire: smoking on renovation works Disabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reels Supervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractors

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