A fire broke out last night, on June 16, at approximately 11:15 p.m., prompting a swift response from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
The fire originated within a closed coffee shop located at 260 Kim Keat Avenue. Upon arrival, SCDF firefighters from Bishan Fire Station were confronted with a fierce blaze raging within the premises.
Equipped with breathing apparatus, the firefighters entered the smoke-filled coffee shop to initiate firefighting operations. The fire had spread to multiple stalls within the establishment, however, the SCDF team took control of the situation.
Utilizing two water jets, the SCDF successfully extinguished the flames. Additionally, the SCDF deployed the Pumper Firefighting Machine to facilitate smoke ventilation and improve the overall visibility within the area.
Fortunately, no individuals were present inside the coffee shop at the time of the incident. However, as a precautionary measure, seven individuals from a shop unit located opposite the coffee shop were swiftly evacuated by the police, ensuring their safety.
At the time of writing, the Singapore Civil Defence Force is currently investigating the cause of the fire.
SCDF’s press release
[Fire @ 260, Kim Keat Avenue]
Yesterday night (16 June) around 11.15 p.m., SCDF was alerted to a fire at the abovementioned location.
Upon arrival, fire can be seen raging within a closed coffee shop on the first floor. Equipped with breathing apparatus, SCDF firefighters from Bishan Fire Station entered the smoke-logged coffee shop to conduct firefighting.
The fire, which involved contents of several stalls inside the coffee shop, was extinguished by SCDF using two water jets. The Pumper Firefighting Machine was also deployed by SCDF for smoke ventilation.
No one was inside the coffee shop during the fire. Seven people from a shop unit opposite the coffee shop were evacuated by the police. There were no reported injuries.
The cause of fire is under investigation.