Fire breaks out at third-storey flat in Lor 31 Geylang
SINGAPORE: Fire broke out on the third floor of an apartment building along Lorong 31 Geylang on Thursday evening (Jul 7). A resident living on the floor above the unit suffered smoke inhalation.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the incident at about 5.15pm, and dispatched a fire engine, two Red Rhinos, two fire bikes, two support vehicles and an ambulance to the scene.
SCDF and police officers also assisted residents in evacuation. The fire was extinguished within half an hour using a water jet, SCDF said.
It added that the woman who suffered smoke inhalation did not want to be taken to a hospital.
Police investigations into the fire are ongoing.
- CNA/xk