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Witness Statement of Mr YUNG Kam Hung, Michael (English only)

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Witness statement English PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR7: Recommendations & Improvement Measures

firsthand account of fire events and response

Summary

The witness statement by Mr. Yung Kam Hung, Michael, provides a detailed account of the fire events at Wang Fuk Court, including the timeline of fire detection, alarm response, and evacuation procedures. It highlights challenges faced during evacuation, evaluates the performance of fire service installations, and comments on building maintenance and fire safety measures. The statement also identifies gaps in supervision and emergency response.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為楊錦雄先生的英文證人供詞，由獨立委員會收集，內容涉及其對相關調查事項的親身見證與陳述，全文共12頁，提供重要第一手資料。

Key points

  • Witness account of fire events at Wang Fuk Court
  • Describes fire detection and alarm response timeline
  • Details on evacuation procedures and challenges
  • Observations on fire service installations' performance
  • Comments on building maintenance and fire safety measures
  • Identifies gaps in supervision and emergency response

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 fire spread

Describes timeline and progression of fire events at Wang Fuk Court as witnessed by Mr YUNG Kam Hung

ToR2 fire service installations

Details on fire detection and alarm response timeline observed during the incident

ToR4 supervision gap

Notes challenges in evacuation procedures and supervision roles during the fire

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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