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.
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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.
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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.
Most belongings were seemingly ruined in the fire as well.![](https://mustsharenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/312797016_489040679936939_3423294280486983699_n.jpg)
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.
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