In a dramatic incident near Block 144 Rivervale Drive on October 22, a black car burst into flames, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the air.
Engulfed in flames
On Sunday (22 October), at approximately 1:55 pm, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) received an urgent call about a car engulfed in flames.
The sight was both terrifying and surreal, as plumes of thick, black smoke billowed into the sky, blanketing several floors of the nearby apartment building.
Car horn blaring for 10 mins
The incident was quickly documented by an alert bystander, Rudy Rohaine, who shared footage of the blazing car on Facebook.
According to Rohaine, the first sign of trouble was the relentless blaring of the car horn, which continued for an astonishing ten minutes.
Extinguished
The SCDF swiftly swung into action, deploying their specialized equipment, including a compressed air foam jet, to extinguish the roaring fire. Their commendable efforts prevented the fire from spreading and causing further damage.
Fortunately, this incident did not result in any reported injuries. As of now, the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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The night of October 15, 2023, was marked by an unprecedented spectacle as a fire, spanning across a considerable distance, illuminated the Lim Chu Kang Chinese Cemetery.
TikTok user @abgzack591 managed to capture this event, sharing a video that showcased multiple spots within the cemetery engulfed in flames. This occurrence was nothing short of eerie.
Amidst the inferno, a police vehicle could be seen in the vicinity.
The netizen shared that the video was recorded at approximately 10 pm on October 15, 2023, and was presumably taken while he was passing by the area.
Similarly, a fire also broke out in a third-floor unit at Block 662 Buffalo Road, Singapore, at approximately 8:05 pm on October 17, 2023. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) swiftly responded to the emergency call and managed to control the situation.
Before the SCDF’s arrival, a dramatic rescue took place as police officers and members of the public saved a man who was trapped inside one of the bedrooms of the affected unit by assisting the individual through the bedroom window, which faced the corridor.
The rescued man was immediately conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for medical attention.
The fire primarily affected the living room and kitchen of the apartment. SCDF firefighters promptly employed two water jets to extinguish the flames, successfully preventing further escalation of the situation.
Despite their swift response, the rest of the unit sustained significant heat and soot damage due to the intensity of the fire.