Engine compartment of car catches fire in Toa Payoh, residents gather to gawk
Residents gathered at an open-air carpark in Toa Payoh on Friday (21 Aug) evening after a car caught fire.
Footage posted on TikTok showed a large crowd, including several children, gawking as Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) firefighters responded to the blaze.
Source: @doublebubble.co on TikTok
Crowd largely unconcerned by Toa Payoh car fire
In the clip, onlookers saw the blaze from an open space where many children were playing ball and cycling.
At one point, there was a small explosion, prompting a woman to pull a small girl away for fear of danger.
Source: @doublebubble.co on TikTok
Most of the onlookers, however, did not seem too concerned about the fire as they viewed it from a safe distance.
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Public seen trying to put out car fire
Some members of the public were seen trying to put out the fire as the flames raged on.
This included a man who approached the car with a fire extinguisher.
Source: @doublebubble.co on TikTok
Another man sprayed the fire with water from a hose.
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Car bonnet completely burnt
Later, photos shared by Sgfollowsall on Telegram depicted the car with its bonnet completely burnt, but the rest of the vehicle mostly intact.
Source: Sgfollowsall on Telegram
Several firefighters and police officers arrived at the scene as authorities cordoned off part of the carpark.
Source: Sgfollowsall on Telegram
Though the fire had been put out, the large crowd remained.
Source: Sgfollowsall on Telegram
No injuries reported from Toa Payoh car fire
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire at about 6.05pm on 21 Aug.
It took place at an open carpark near Block 148 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, and involved the engine compartment of a car.
SCDF extinguished the fire using a water jet, with no injuries reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Featured image adapted from @doublebubble.co on TikTok and Sgfollowsall on Telegram.
