Sarah Koh for The Straits Times
Aug 01, 2024 01:53 pm
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Four people were taken to the hospital and 35 others were evacuated after a fire broke out in an Ang Mo Kio HDB unit on Aug 1.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in a Facebook post that it was alerted to the fire at Block 612 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4, at around 2am.
Firefighters used a water jet to extinguish the fire, which was in the bedroom of the unit on the 11th floor. The rest of the unit suffered heat and soot damage.
Five people had left the affected unit before the SCDF arrived. Two people were taken to Singapore General Hospital, and two others were taken to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital for smoke inhalation, said the force.
Around 30 residents living in the same block were evacuated by the police and SCDF as a precautionary measure.
“Preliminary investigation indicates that the cause of the fire is of electrical origin, likely from an electrical socket in the bedroom,” said the SCDF, adding that the investigation is still ongoing.
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To prevent electrical fires from breaking out, members of the public are urged to follow these tips:
Do not overload electrical sockets with electrical appliances
Switch off electrical appliances when not in use
Check for frayed wires or cracked cords. If these are present, the electrical appliance should be repaired or replaced. Do not use faulty appliances
Do not run wires under carpets or mats, and keep wires away from hot surfaces
Use appliances and electrical plugs that bear the Safety Mark
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