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believed to be connected with suicidal attempt.
Of the
15 squatter fires this year, only one was started in a
vacant hut.
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Fire-fighting equipment including fire-mains and hydrants, fire hose reel and manual fire alarm systems are
provided in temporary housing areas, and maintained by registered fire services installation contrators in accordance
with statutory requirements.
Housing Department staff inspect
these installations once every three months. In addition, the
equipment is tested annually by authorised fire services contractors. As for squatter areas, fire hydrants and fire
mains, installed under the Squatter Area Improvement Programme
since 1983, are checked monthly by the Fire Services Department. Any defects are reported to the Housing Department for repair.
TOTAL
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