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852 3 7397153 P.0310. 25.

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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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