14/09/2026
π₯ A fire broke out in a bedroom at Block 722 Pasir Ris Street 72 on the morning of Sept 13, 2026. SCDF firefighters extinguished the blaze using one water jet. Police and SCDF officers evacuated about 20 residents from the block as a precautionary measure. Two individuals were taken to Singapore General Hospital for smoke inhalation.
Preliminary findings from the SCDF indicate that the fire likely started from an electrical origin in the bedroom.
π¨ Safety Reminder: Ensure your home is equipped with working smoke alarms. Operating smoke alarms provide essential early warning at the first sign of smoke, giving household occupants crucial time to evacuate safely.
π Article Link: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/2-taken-to-hospital-20-evacuated-after-fire-in-bedroom-of-pasir-ris-hdb-flat