Netizen says ‘heartwarming’ to see many people trying to help put out car fire in Sengkang,
When a Mercedes car caught fire in Sengkang on Friday (2 Oct), a netizen was heartened to see several passers-by come to the rescue armed with fire extinguishers.
Footage of the incident she posted on Instagram showed the bonnet of the car engulfed in flames.
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Several men rush to car holding fire extinguishers
According to the video, the original poster (OP) was in a bus on the way home when a car in front caught fire and stopped at a bus stop.
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Despite the dangerous situation, she found it “heartwarming” how many stepped in to help.
Several men could be seen rushing to the car holding fire extinguishers, after stopping their own vehicles by the roadside.
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They then took turns to spray the extinguishers at the blaze.
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Bus captain hands fire extinguisher to men
The bus captain of the bus the OP was in also produced a fire extinguisher and handed it to the people trying to put out the fire.
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Another man helped direct traffic away from the fire.
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The bus soon continued on its journey after a police officer arrived at the scene.
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Fire involved engine compartment of car in Sengkang
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire at about 7.55pm on 2 Oct.
It took place along Sengkang East Road and involved the engine compartment of a car.
The blaze was extinguished by SCDF using a water jet, with no injuries reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Featured image adapted from @sg.go.where on Instagram.
