HDB Residents Who Burnt Paper Offerings Flouted Fire Safety Rules Two HDB residents in Tanjong Pagar took the term “lit” to a literal level early yesterday morning. A video posted on Facebook shows them burning paper along the corridors of their flats for the Mid-Autumn celebrations: Residents burn paper offerings along corridor Shortly after the video begins, a resident on the upper floor of a Tanjong Pagar HDB building is seen throwing pieces of paper into the small fire outside her unit. Source A few seconds later, a resident two floors below does the same. Source Both of them appear to continue burning more offerings, without interference from their neighbours until the video ends. Ignited a fiery debate While netizens were understanding of the religious practice, the video sparked heated debates about fire safety along HDB corridors. Scores of disapproving comments pointed out that the residents’ actions put the safety of their neighbours at risk. Source Netizens also pointed out that residents could have used the bins in the designated areas provided to burn their incense papers instead. We think they have a valid point as HDB has listed this clearly under “Fire Safety” in its list of House Rules online. […]
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