SCDF was alerted to a case of fire at Block 4, Marsiling Road at
1013hrs. 1 Fire Engine, 1 Red Rhino, 2 Fire Bikes, 1 support
vehicle, 4 ambulances were immediately dispatched and arrived at
the incident site within five minutes.
Upon arrival, SCDF personnel found the fire raging at the
11th floor and thick black smoke could be seen.
The fire involved discarded items and was confined to the lift
lobby area. SCDF firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus
equipment, extinguished the fire using 2 water jets within 10
minutes.
SCDF conducted forcible entry on 18 units located at the
affected floor and rescued a total of 7 occupants. In
addition, SCDF together with the police evacuated about 15
occupants staying one floor above and below the affected floor.
A first aid point was also set up at the ground level void deck
area of the incident location to provide immediate medical
treatment for residents who felt unwell as a result of the
fire.
A total of 11 casualties were conveyed to the hospital by SCDF
ambulances for smoke inhalation.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
2 children (Males) were conveyed to Kandang Kerbau Women’s and
Children’s Hospital for smoke inhalation.
5 Males and 4 Females were conveyed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
for smoke inhalation.