World · Singapore Bureau
Fire at Choa Chu Kang flat displaces 200 residents, two hospitalised
A residential fire in Singapore's Choa Chu Kang district forced the evacuation of around 200 people on Wednesday. Two residents were taken to hospital following the incident.
LSN Singapore ·
A fire broke out in a flat in Choa Chu Kang, prompting a significant emergency response and mass evacuation of the residential building. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) attended the scene and worked to contain and extinguish the blaze.
Two occupants were evacuated from the affected unit before SCDF personnel arrived at the location. Both individuals were subsequently transported to hospital for treatment, though their current conditions were not immediately disclosed.
Approximately 200 residents from the building were evacuated as a precautionary measure while emergency services dealt with the fire. The SCDF's swift response helped prevent further spread of the flames and potential injuries to other occupants.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No additional details regarding the extent of damage or the circumstances surrounding the incident were immediately available.