HDB coffee shop fire erupts after 3 loud bangs, leaving 1 person hospitalised

A distressing incident unfolded at a Bukit Batok HDB coffee shop on October 11 when three loud bangs preceded a fire, leaving one individual hospitalized. The blast prompted two ambulances and fire trucks to rush to the scene, where rescuers battled the flames for hours. A nearby resident reported hearing the bangs and the cries of a fire, leading to their swift arrival.

The fire ignited at the rear of the establishment and quickly spread to the front door, forcing firefighters to cut open a metal shutter to gain access and douse the flames. The blaze ravaged stalls on both sides of the shop, with the nasi lemak, stir-fry, and mamak stalls enduring the brunt of the damage. Remarkably, the second floor remained unscathed.

Emergency services evacuated approximately thirty people from the vicinity to ensure their safety. Eyewitnesses suggested that the fire began in a mamak stall within the premises. The extent of the losses incurred by the affected food vendors remains unclear, as the refrigerator's contents were largely compromised. Repairs are anticipated to take several days, with a full reopening likely to occur within three to four weeks.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force confirmed the incident and utilized two water cannons to quell the fire. The origin of the blaze is currently under investigation. Meanwhile, a separate accident unfolded on the Tampines Expressway, where a multi-vehicle collision involving two motorcycles, a lorry, and a car transpired. Alas, a motorcycle caught fire and burned, prompting onlookers to aid in extinguishing the flames.