Several netizens reported seeing a fire break out at Our Tampines Hub (OTH) after its yearly New Year’s Day fireworks display.
The purported blaze was recorded in many social media videos, including one posted by @sgfollowsall on Instagram that showed large flames on the roof.
Source: @sgfollowsall on Instagram
In the clip posted early on Thursday (1 Jan) morning, a boy can be heard saying, “Oh my God there’s a fire!”
Loud bangs could be heard, though it is uncertain whether those were from the fireworks.
Some fireworks could also be seen being set off as the fire was burning.
Source: @sgfollowsall on Instagram
A resident commented on the post, saying that they heard sirens and detected an “extra strong” smell at the time.
Source: Instagram
A TikTok video showed scores of witnesses on the ground observing the fire.
Source: @omgsogood on TikTok
It had broken out after the fireworks display during the New Year’s countdown party, said the original poster.
Source: @omgsogood on TikTok
A witness shared photos and a video of the incident on Facebook, saying that the rooftop fire broke out immediately after the fireworks countdown at OTH.
Source: Calvin Chen on Facebook
The building’s corridors were crowded with people a few floors below the blaze.
Source: Calvin Chen on Facebook
His video showed at least two fire trucks entering OTH.
Source: Calvin Chen on Facebook
Loud sirens could be heard in another TikTok user’s video as thick smoke emanated from OTH’s roof.
Source: @38mlow on TikTok
Below, a fire truck was seen turning into the building with its lights flashing.
Source: @38mlow on TikTok
Later, two more blaring fire trucks appeared outside.
Source: @38mlow on TikTok
The Facebook user said the fire was put out by the firefighters within 15 minutes.
He was of the impression that the celebrations continued at OTH.
MS News has reached out to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) for more information.
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Featured image adapted from @omgsogood on TikTok and Calvin Chen on Facebook.