Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Fire at Blk 150A Bishan Street 11
At 0526 hrs, SCDF was alerted to a fire at the ground
floor of Blk 150A, Bishan Street 11. Upon receiving the
notification, 1 Fire Engine, 2 Red Rhinos, 3 Ambulances and 3
Supporting Vehicles were dispatched.
Upon arrival, a section of a provision shop measuring
about 7 metres by 3 metres was on fire. There was no one in the
shop. SCDF fire-fighters wearing breathing apparatus equipment
immediately deployed 2 water jets. The fire was fully extinguished
within 20 minutes. The fire involved the contents of the shop.
Approximately 50 residents from the block
self-evacuated prior to SCDF’s arrival. The cause of fire is under
investigation.
A total of 7 persons were conveyed to SGH via SCDF
ambulances due to minor smoke inhalation. The detailed breakdown of
those conveyed is as follow:-
1) Female/Chinese/about 3 years
old
2) Female/Chinese/30s
3) Female/Chinese/40s
4) Female/Chinese/60s
5) Female/Chinese/70s
6) Male/Chinese/about 6 years old
7) Male/Chinese/30s
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