Sengkang condo fire likely of electrical origin, says SCDF
Four people were sent to the hospital after a fire broke out at a condominium in Sengkang on Saturday (4 April) afternoon.
About 50 people were also evacuated from the block, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) in a Facebook post on the same day.
Source: Singapore Civil Defence Force on Facebook
Sengkang condo fire put out with water jet
SCDF was alerted to the fire at about 2.10pm on Saturday, it said.
It had broken out at 3 Rivervale Link — the address of the Rivervale condo.
Source: Google Maps
When SCDF arrived, black smoke was coming from a unit on the third floor.
Firefighters put out the blaze with a water jet.
4 sent to SGH after suffering from smoke inhalation
Four people in the unit had evacuated before SCDF arrived.
However, three of them were assessed for smoke inhalation, together with their neighbour from an adjacent unit.
All four people were subsequently conveyed to Singapore General Hospital (SGH).
Fire likely of electrical origin
The fire was likely of electrical origin from the affected bedroom, according to preliminary findings.
SCDF reminded the public not to overload electrical outlets and to always switch off appliances when not in use.
Appliances and plugs should bear the Safety Mark, with those that have safety issues listed by the Consumer Product Safety Office.
Residents should also check their wires regularly and replace frayed wires or cracked cords.
The 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.
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Featured image adapted from Singapore Civil Defence Force on Facebook.
