Condolences from the Director of Fire Services
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    The Director of Fire Services, Mr Kwok Jing-keung, today (May 22) offered his deepest condolences to the family of the late Fireman, Mr Wong Ka-hei, who was killed while performing firefighting duties on the sixth floor of an industrial building at 126-140 Texaco Road, Tsuen Wan, early this morning.

     Mr Wong, aged 27, was unmarried. He lived together with his parents and two sisters. The Service Welfare Officer is in close contact with his family to offer assistance.

     Mr Wong Ka-hei joined the Fire Services Department in July 1999 as Fireman. He was attached to Tsuen Wan Fire Station.

Ends/Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Issued at HKT 08:10

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