Witness Statement of Mr YU Siu Chuen (English only)

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statement by Mr YU Siu Chuen describing fire events and system failures

Summary

Mr. Yu Siu Chuen's witness statement describes a fire incident at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, highlighting the ignition on the 7th floor corridor, delayed evacuation despite the fire alarm, and the failure of the sprinkler system to activate. He also notes insufficient fire service installations, incomplete building maintenance records, and a lack of clear fire safety instructions for residents.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為余肇全先生於獨立調查委員會提交的證人陳述，涉及宏福苑火災事件。陳述詳述事故經過及相關事實，供調查火災原因及責任之用。

Key points

Witness observed fire ignition on 7th floor corridor
Fire alarm sounded but evacuation was delayed
Sprinkler system did not activate as expected
Fire service installations appeared insufficient
Building maintenance records were incomplete
Residents lacked clear fire safety instructions

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire ignition and spread

Witness observed fire ignition on 7th floor corridor and described how the fire spread

ToR2 sprinkler system failure

Sprinkler system did not activate as expected during the fire

ToR3 building maintenance issues

Comments on building maintenance and its impact on fire safety systems

ToR4 evacuation delay and supervision

Fire alarm sounded but evacuation was delayed, implicating supervision and roles

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Cause of fire: smoking on renovation works Disabled fire alarms, hydrants and hose reels

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