In response to a Stomp query, the Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to the fire at about 7.20pm.
Two occupants evacuated from the flat before SCDF's arrival. One of them was assessed for smoke inhalation and taken to Singapore General Hospital. The fire, which involved the contents of a bedroom in a fifth-storey floor flat, was extinguished using a water jet.Tampines MP Baey Yam Keng said on social media the next day:"The whole flat was badly burned and not inhabitable in its current state. Fortunately, the flat owner is able to stay with relatives living nearby.Last evening, a fire broke out at Tampines Blk 414. Luckily, no one was injured. The whole flat was badly burned and...
"I also checked on the neighbouring units which are affected. A couple would need to replace their air conditioners while others just need to clean up the soot." Mr Baey reminded homeowners to buy fire insurance even when they no longer have an outstanding housing loan.2 fires in Marsiling on same day: Man, 72, found unconscious in toilet by SCDF dies in hospital
Source: Insurance Report (insurancereport.net)
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