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Copies of the White Paper on the Annual Report and the Chinese translation will be available, free of charge, to members of the public from tomorrow.

They can be obtained from all District Offices, the Government Publications Centre on ground floor, low block, Queensway Government Offices, and the Government Publications Sales Section of the Information Services Department at French Mission Building, 1 Battery Path, Central.

End/Tuesday, March 21, 1995

Fire-fighters commended for saving lives

Seven firemen were awarded the Chief Fire Officer's Commendation for rescuing four people in a fire at Sau Mau Ping Estate two weeks ago.

Speaking at a presentation ceremony today (Tuesday), Chief Fire Officer (Kowloon) Mr Henry Tang Siu praised the officers for their bravery and swift action in the fire-fighting and rescue operation.

"They demonstrated professionalism," he said.

a very high standard of performance with

The fire broke out in the corridor outside two domestic units in Block 43 of Sau Mau Ping Estate at about 5 am on March 6. Minutes later, it burned fiercely and emitted thick smoke.

To avoid the heat and smoke, two men inside one of the affected units climbed out of the window and stayed on a small canopy waiting for help.

Firemen soon arrived at the scene and started putting out the fire. Some broke into the premises and rescued the pair within six minutes.

Another team of firemen also quickly dashed into the flame and smoke logged unit next door and rescued a couple.

The awardees were Senior Station Officer Chung Wing-kwong, Senior Firemen Ho Yau-sang and Leung Wai-tung, Firemen Chu Wai-kwok, Li Chi-hung, Chan Wai- kei and Chan Wai-hung.

End/Tuesday, March 21, 1995