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Witness Statement of Mr WONG Chung Kee, Steve (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)

statement by Mr WONG Chung Kee Steve describing fire ignition and response

Summary

Mr. WONG Chung Kee Steve's witness statement details his observations of a fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, noting the rapid ignition and spread, delays in fire alarm activation, and a malfunctioning sprinkler system. He describes challenges faced during resident evacuations and highlights communication gaps among emergency responders, providing a timeline of the fire service's arrival and actions. The statement aims to assist in identifying systemic issues or policy deficiencies related to the incident.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為黃仲基先生於獨立調查委員會提交的證人陳述，詳述其對某火災事件的目擊經過及相關事實，內容共五頁，提供重要第一手資料供調查參考。

Key points

  • Witness observed fire ignition and rapid spread
  • Reported delays in fire alarm activation
  • Noted malfunction of sprinkler system on site
  • Described evacuation challenges faced by residents
  • Highlighted communication gaps among emergency responders
  • Provided timeline of fire service arrival and actions

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire ignition and spread

Witness observed the initial fire ignition and rapid spread within Wang Fuk Court

ToR2 fire alarm and sprinkler system failures

Reported delays in fire alarm activation and noted malfunction of the sprinkler system on site

ToR4 emergency response and evacuation

Described evacuation issues and emergency response coordination involving Hong Kong Fire Services Department

In the news

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Cause of fire: smoking on renovation worksDisabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reelsSupervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractors
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