Earlier this morning, at approximately 7:15 am, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to an alert regarding a fire at a two-storey industrial building located at [Specify Address]. Upon arrival, SCDF personnel were faced with a fire engulfing an area measuring about 20 meters by 20 meters on the first floor.
The fire primarily involved the contents of an office and a storage space housing tools and materials used in metal works. Swift action by the SCDF aimed to prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent premises.
Firefighting efforts
During the height of the firefighting operation, four water jets were strategically deployed to encircle the fire and contain it within the affected area. The concerted effort of SCDF personnel resulted in the successful extinguishment of the fire at approximately 8:40 am.
As of the time of this report, the damping down process, involving the application of water to wet burnt surfaces to ensure complete extinguishment and prevent rekindling, is still ongoing.
No injuries
Fortunately, all six individuals present in the affected premises managed to evacuate before SCDF’s arrival. Additionally, one person located on the second floor of the building was safely evacuated by SCDF personnel. Thankfully, there have been no reported injuries in connection with the incident.
A substantial response was mounted by the SCDF, involving a total of 15 emergency vehicles and approximately 80 personnel dedicated to controlling and extinguishing the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
SCDF’s statement
[Final Update: Industrial Fire @ 46 Tech Park Crescent]
Earlier this morning at about 7:15am, SCDF was alerted to a fire at the abovementioned location.
Upon SCDF’s arrival, the fire was raging inside an area measuring about 20m by 20m on the first floor of a two-storey industrial building. The fire involved contents of an office, and a storage space for tools and materials used in metal works.
At the height of the firefighting operation, four water jets were deployed to surround the fire and prevent it from spreading to the neighbouring premises.
The fire was extinguished at about 8:40am. Damping down* is still ongoing at the time of this post.
Six persons had evacuated the affected premises before SCDF’s arrival. Another person on the second floor of the building was evacuated by SCDF. There were no reported injuries.
A total of 15 SCDF emergency vehicles and about 80 SCDF personnel were deployed for this incident.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
*Damping down refers to the application of water to wet burnt surfaces immediately after a fire has been put out. This is to ensure that deep-seated embers are fully extinguished to prevent any rekindling of the fire.