Woman, 77, dies after fire in Bukit Panjang
A 62-year-old man from a neighbouring unit was assessed for smoke inhalation and was also conveyed to the hospital.
A 77-year-old woman tragically lost her life after a fire broke out in Bukit Panjang. The incident took place on the afternoon of September 28th at Block 126 Pending Road. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to the blaze around 3pm, alerted by media queries. Upon arrival, SCDF discovered black smoke emanating from the sixth floor unit, where the fire had engulfed items in the living room. The fire was swiftly brought under control using a water jet.
Emergency responders found a 62-year-old man from a neighboring unit experiencing smoke inhalation and transported him to the hospital as a precaution. More concerning was the discovery of an unconscious individual in the living room. A team of SCDF paramedics and emergency medical technicians immediately initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before transporting the woman to the hospital.
Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries there. The police and SCDF evacuated approximately 70 residents from the affected block, as a precautionary measure. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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