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Witness Statement of Mr WONG King Man (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR2: Fire Service Installations & Equipment

Witness account of fire events and response

Summary

Mr. WONG King Man, a Deputy Chief Fire Officer with 29 years of service in the Fire Services Department, provides a detailed account of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. His statement outlines the timeline of events, fire detection and response, performance of fire service equipment, evacuation procedures, and observations on building maintenance and safety. He also highlights potential lapses in supervision and safety measures.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為黃景文先生於獨立調查委員會提交的證人陳述，涉及旺福苑火災事件。內容詳述事故經過及相關事實，供調查參考。

Key points

  • Witness account of fire events at Wang Fuk Court
  • Describes timeline and fire detection response
  • Details on fire service equipment performance
  • Observations on building evacuation process
  • Comments on maintenance and safety measures
  • Identifies possible supervision lapses

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Describes timeline of fire events at Wang Fuk Court as witnessed by Mr WONG King Man

ToR2 Fire Service Installations & Equipment

Details on fire detection response and performance of fire service equipment

ToR3 Building Maintenance & Renovation Works

Mentions aspects of building maintenance relevant to fire spread and safety

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Highlights supervision gaps observed by the witness during the incident

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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