Singapore Queenstown HDB fire hospitalises two, dozens evacuated amid thick smoke on Monday
SINGAPORE, Oct 20 — Two people were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at a unit in an...
Singapore, October 20 - Two individuals were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation following a fire at a unit within an HDB block in Queenstown on Monday. Footage circulating on social media from October 19 depicts dense black smoke emanating from the upper levels of the building, with three floors believed to have been impacted by the blaze.
Firefighters were shown battling the inferno on various levels of the structure. Upon AsiaOne's arrival at the scene, the fire had been subdued, with police officers present at the location. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed they were notified of the fire at Block 158 Mei Ling Street around 12:30pm. The incident involved materials located outside a unit on the 10th floor, which was brought under control using a water jet by the SCDF.
Two occupants of the unit were evacuated, with one requiring treatment for smoke inhalation at Singapore General Hospital (SGH). Additionally, a resident from an adjacent unit was also transported to SGH for smoke inhalation. A total of approximately 25 individuals were evacuated by police and the SCDF as a precautionary step. The origin of the fire remains under investigation. AsiaOne has contacted the police for further comment.
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