A shophouse in Number 2 Moonstone Lane caught fire today (Jan
21) at about 11am.
The SCDF said in a news release.
"SCDF received a call at 11.12am informing of a fire at No. 2
Moonstone Lane. SCDF resources were immediately dispatched to the
incident site.
"Upon arrival, fire was found raging from the two-storey shop
house. SCDF firefighters immediately set up water jets and pitched
ladder to gain access into the shophouse.
"As the fire had partially burnt through the roof, water jets were
used to tackle the fire from the top.
"The fire involved contents of the shop comprising large quantities
of hardware spare parts, machine parts and rubber conduits.
"Fire was brought under control in about 45 mins. Two SCDF
firefighters were sent to TTSH due to minor injuries sustained
during the fire fighting operations.
"They received outpatient treatment and have since been discharged.
No occupant and members of public was injured in this fire.
"The unit sustained extensive damage. The fire was confined to the
unit and did not spread to adjoining units. The cause of the fire
is being investigated."