BMW catches fire at Geylang Bahru market carpark, hawker centre cleaners help to put it out
They grabbed 11 fire extinguishers.
On September 26, a fire broke out in a BMW parked at the Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre carpark, prompting hawker centre cleaning staff to rush to the scene. One of the 38-year-old cleaners, who was collecting used bowls and plates, spotted smoke and called for help. Passers-by joined in, using fire extinguishers from the hawker centre to battle the flames.
Civil defense officers arrived swiftly and used a water jet and hose reel to extinguish the fire, which was contained to the car's engine compartment. No injuries were reported. The BMW owner explained that the vehicle began smoking immediately after her husband parked and turned off the engine. Despite the initial warning, they eventually returned to the car and reversed it near some diners to avoid endangering them.
However, the passenger side caught fire once the engine was restarted. The driver called for help, and both the owner and cleaning staff worked together to safely evacuate the car and control the blaze. The couple praised the quick response from the SCDF and the community for their efforts in preventing the fire from spreading further.
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