A Geylang resident called 995 after being awakened by smoke from a couple burning offerings near his block at 2.30am on Feb 18.He described them as"pyromaniacs disregarding public safety".
"He even used an accelerant to ensure maximum fire danger was imposed. Smoke engulfed the entire estate choking people in their sleep." "Imagine how much stuff the couple was burning. It makes zero sense the fire was allowed to continue unabated for 30 minutes and the couple were not directed to use the burning bins steps away from the drain."
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