40 evacuated
in Woodlands HDB fire
SINGAPORE — A fire completely engulfed the bedroom of a
Woodlands flat on Thursday (May 11) evening, spreading up to the
level above it before being put out.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to
the fire at around 8.11pm at Blk 818 Woodlands Street 82. SCDF
added that the fire broke out on the fifth floor.
About 40 residents were evacuated with no injuries reported, said
the SCDF.
Eyewitnesses TODAY spoke to said that the fire was put out at
around 9.20pm.
Videos circulating online showed a large group of people
gathered in front of the block to watch the fire, with flames
leaping out of the bedroom’s window.
Theodore Low, a 14-year-old resident of a neighbouring block,
said the fire subsequently spread upwards to the unit immediately
above it.
Another eyewitness, Mahalashmi, said the fire tripped the
electricity for the entire block.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
-- TODAY