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FIRE AT WHAMPOA – FATHER, MOTHER & SON ESCAPED BY JUMPING OUT OF 2ND FLOOR WINDOW

A fire broke out at Block 22 Jalan Tenteram earlier today (28 February).

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The SCDF were alerted to the fire at about 9.10am, and when they arrived at the scene, the fire was already raging fiercely, engulfing the unit in flames.

6 of the occupents had already evacuated by themselves before the arrival of the SCDF.

A father, mother and son reportedly escaped by jumping down from the kitchen window on the 2nd floor.

Another son and daughter, who was carrying a 3 month old baby, escaped through the front door by braving the fire.

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A total of 100 persons were evacuated from the block and 10 were sent to the hospital for injuries and smoke inhalation.

SCDF said that preliminary investigations revealed that the fire originated from an electrical origin in the living room.

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Images source: SCDF Facebook

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