A fire broke out at a 5th-floor unit at Block 844 Yishun Street 81 on Thursday (18 June) at around 11.50am.
According to SCDF, the blaze started in a bedroom and firefighters had to carry out a forcible entry into the unit before extinguishing the flames using two water jets.
The fire also spread damage to the living room, while an air-conditioning compressor on the 6th floor caught fire and was put out shortly after.
As a precaution, 28 residents were evacuated by the Police and SCDF.
Two people were assessed at the scene. One was taken to Singapore General Hospital for smoke inhalation, while another was conveyed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital after experiencing chest discomfort.
Preliminary investigations suggest the fire likely originated from an electrical source inside the affected bedroom.
⚠️ SCDF reminds everyone to practise electrical safety at home:
• Avoid overloading power sockets
• Switch off appliances when not in use
• Replace damaged or frayed wires immediately
• Keep cables away from carpets and hot surfaces
• Only use products with the Safety Mark
• Do not leave devices or batteries charging unattended, especially overnight
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