Fire breaks out at Sengkang condo, 50 evacuated
A fire broke out in a third-floor unit at a Sengkang condominium in Singapore, leading to the evacuation of 50 residents. Preliminary investigations suggest an electrical fault was the cause, prompting safety reminders from the SCDF.
Why it matters
The incident serves as a public safety reminder regarding the dangers of overloading electrical outlets and the importance of fire safety protocols.
About 50 people were evacuated from a Sengkang condominium after a fire broke out on Thursday night (Oct 8).
A video of the incident was posted on TikTok by user CuriouslyCarla, where flames could be seen burning inside the third-floor unit, with the fire appearing to engulf items in the living room.
Towards the end of the video, the fire appears to have been extinguished.
In the caption, the TikTok user said they initially thought the fire alarm was another false alarm after hearing it go off three times.
However, they realised something was amiss after their housemate knocked on their door and they noticed smoke.
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