World · Singapore Bureau
Fire at Bukit Panjang flat leaves two hospitalised, 70 evacuated
Two people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a residential unit in Bukit Panjang. Firefighters evacuated approximately 70 residents from the block as a precautionary measure.
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Paramedics transported two individuals to hospital following the incident, which occurred in a flat within the Bukit Panjang estate. One person was found unconscious in the living room of the affected unit and required immediate medical attention.
Fire and rescue personnel responded swiftly to the emergency, containing the blaze and conducting a thorough evacuation of the residential block. The precautionary measure saw approximately 70 residents safely removed from the building as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames and investigate the source of the fire.
The two hospitalised individuals are receiving medical treatment, though their current conditions have not been disclosed. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the cause of the fire or the extent of damage to the unit.
The incident adds to ongoing fire safety concerns in residential areas across Singapore, where regular evacuation drills and maintenance of firefighting equipment remain critical priorities for ensuring resident safety.