50 evacuated, 4 sent to hospital after fire in fourth-floor unit of Redhill HDB
A fire broke out in a fourth-floor flat at Blk 68 Redhill Close in the early hours of Wednesday (28 Aug), forcing about 50 residents to evacuate in the middle of the night.
Four people were sent to Singapore General Hospital (SGH) after the incident, including three who were rescued by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers from the bedroom of the affected unit.
Source: SCDF on Facebook
Fire engulfs unit’s living room
SCDF shared in a Facebook post that they were alerted to the fire at 1.15am.
When firefighters arrived, the living room of the unit was engulfed in flames. The blaze was quickly extinguished with a water jet and confined to the living room.
Three occupants were rescued from a bedroom in the affected flat. They were conscious but had suffered from smoke inhalation and minor burn injuries.
They were immediately taken to SGH for treatment.
Another person in a different unit on a separate floor also reported feeling unwell and was similarly conveyed to SGH.
Fire likely electrical in nature
Preliminary investigations suggest the blaze was of electrical origin in the living room.
SCDF took the opportunity to remind residents of fire safety practices, including:
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Avoid overloading electrical outlets
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Switch off appliances when not in use
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Regularly check and replace damaged wires
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Don’t run wires under carpets or place them near hot surfaces
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Only use appliances with the Safety Mark
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Don’t leave devices or batteries charging unattended, especially overnight
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Featured image adapted from the SCDF on Facebook.
