SINGAPORE: A fire broke out at Block 28 in Ghim Moh Link on Wednesday morning (Aug 16), affecting units on the upper floors.
At about 8.25am, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ulu Pandan Christopher de Souza posted a video of the fire on his Facebook account, saying the Singapore Civil Defence Force was at the scene.
Mr de Souza later updated to say that he met with the family and their neighbours.
"Thank goodness all are okay, except for one family member who is recovering from smoke inhalation."
He added that SCDF "acted swiftly to bring the fire under control".
"They were working hard at dampening down the unit when I visited. I will work closely with HDB to see how we can assist the families with alternative accommodation as the repair works commence."
A fire breaks out at Ghim Moh Link on Aug 16, 2023. (Photo: Facebook/GF Pat)
Debris is seen on the ground after a fire broke out at Ghim Moh Link on Aug 16, 2023. (Photo: Facebook/GF Pat)
Photos and videos posted on Facebook showed flames and thick plumes of smoke coming out of the unit, as well as badly damaged windows.
Another photo showed a charred windowpane at the foot of the block.
CNA has contacted SCDF for more information.
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At about 8.25am, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ulu Pandan Christopher de Souza posted a video of the fire on his Facebook account, saying the Singapore Civil Defence Force was at the scene.
Mr de Souza later updated to say that he met with the family and their neighbours.
"Thank goodness all are okay, except for one family member who is recovering from smoke inhalation."
He added that SCDF "acted swiftly to bring the fire under control".
"They were working hard at dampening down the unit when I visited. I will work closely with HDB to see how we can assist the families with alternative accommodation as the repair works commence."
A fire breaks out at Ghim Moh Link on Aug 16, 2023. (Photo: Facebook/GF Pat)
Debris is seen on the ground after a fire broke out at Ghim Moh Link on Aug 16, 2023. (Photo: Facebook/GF Pat)
Photos and videos posted on Facebook showed flames and thick plumes of smoke coming out of the unit, as well as badly damaged windows.
Another photo showed a charred windowpane at the foot of the block.
CNA has contacted SCDF for more information.
Continue reading...