20 evacuated after fire breaks out in bedroom of Pasir Ris flat
Two people were sent to the hospital on Sunday (13 Sept) after a fire broke out in a flat in Pasir Ris
Footage posted on TikTok showed a large plume of black smoke coming from the affected block.
Source: @dyra.propertysg on TikTok
Woman says she’s ‘scared’ after hearing explosions from Pasir Ris block
In the clip, which was recorded from a block opposite, the original poster (OP) described the blaze as “so bad”.
It was “very, very big” and she could not even breathe properly, she noted.
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She also said she was “so scared” as she had heard two explosions.
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She had alerted the authorities before recording the video, she added.
From the ground, a copious amount of smoke was seen coming out from the window of the eighth-floor unit, blackening the walls of the units above.
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Firefighters arrive within minutes
Soon, the OP’s fears were assuaged after she saw at least three fire engines and trucks arriving at the scene.
She said she was “so proud” of our firefighters as they arrived “very, very fast”, within a few minutes.
They then rushed to set up their hoses and other equipment as the fire continued raging upstairs.
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At least two police cars also showed up, according to the video.
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Several people gather near block
The OP also observed that many people had gathered at the foot of the block, possibly after being evacuated.
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She remarked on how calm they seemed.
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She also recognised that some people from the Residents’ Committee (RC) had appeared “quite fast”.
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SCDF puts out Pasir Ris fire with 1 water jet
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire at about 7.30am on 13 Sept.
It involved a bedroom in a unit on the eighth floor of Block 722 Pasir Ris Street 72.
SCDF put out the fire using one water jet.
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2 sent to SGH for smoke inhalation
Three people self-evacuated from the affected unit before SCDF arrived, it said.
About 20 other people were evacuated from the block as a precaution.
However, two people were conveyed to the Singapore General Hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation.
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Residents awoken early in the morning, 2 injured women seen
Comments on the post left by a sixth-floor resident of the affected block said they and their children were awoken at about 7.30am and told to evacuate.
When this caused their daughter to cry, they praised a female firefighter for calming the child down.
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Later, they saw two injured women downstairs — one had her leg bandaged while another had her hand bandaged.
They were also breathing from an oxygen tank.
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Fire likely of electrical origin
SCDF said the fire is likely of electrical origin and started in the affected bedroom, according to preliminary findings.
It thus reminded the public not to overload electrical outlets and to always switch off appliances when not in use, with only appliances and plugs bearing the Safety Mark to be used.
Residents should also check their wires regularly and replace frayed wires or cracked cords.
Wires must not run under carpets and must be kept away from hot surfaces.
Lastly, batteries or devices should not be left charging unattended for an extended period of time or overnight, SCDF added.
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Featured image adapted from @dyra.propertysg on TikTok.
