Fire At Bedok North Flat Started In Bedroom, Likely Caused By Battery Pack
A fire at a Bedok North HDB flat on Sunday (23 Oct) appears to have been started by a personal mobility device (PAB) battery pack, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said.
They were alerted to the blaze at 11.35am and successfully put it out using one water jet.
Source: SCDF on Facebook
Flat occupant had self-evacuated before SCDF’s arrival
SCDF said one person had self-evacuated from the affected second-floor unit at Block 108 Bedok North Road before firefighters arrived.
They were assessed for smoke inhalation and conveyed to the Singapore General Hospital.
Someone else from a neighbouring unit was also assessed for smoke inhalation but declined to be sent to the hospital.
Police evacuated around 50 residents from the third to sixth floors as a precaution.
Source: SCDF on Facebook
Investigations reveal fire likely caused by battery pack
SCDF’s preliminary investigations revealed that the fire was likely caused by a battery pack from a PAB.
The bedroom was charred following the fire.
Source: SCDF on Facebook
They also should not purchase or use non-original batteries.
Investigations are ongoing.
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Featured image adapted from Singapore Civil Defence Force on Facebook.
