Muhammad Azri Ramlan, 21, who was in the unit when the fire broke out, said on Friday as he held back tears: “It’s very sad to know of his death. On behalf of my family, I would like to say sorry to his family for their loss.The Singapore Civil Defence Force said on Thursday that it was alerted to the fire at about 11.10am.
Workers were fixing the wiring hanging outside the units along the corridor. Several SCDF officers appeared to be inspecting the unit while others wheeled away large waste bins filled with burnt debris. Azri said he and Ayshah were sleeping in the bedroom of their two-room flat on Thursday morning when they were roused by the strong smell of smoke.
“It was a traumatic experience. The heat was unbearable, and the smell of smoke is still fresh in my mind. Luckily, our baby was not at home,” added Azri, who was on medical leave from his national service as he had a fever from a booster jab.Student Noor Shahefan, 18, and his nine-year-old sister were using their mobile phones at home - one of the units on the fourth floor - when the fire happened.
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