SINGAPORE: About 90 people were evacuated after a fire broke out at a Housing Board block in Macpherson on Wednesday night.
The fire involved a power-assisted bicycle placed along the corridor on the ninth floor, said SCDF in a Facebook post. The fire was extinguished with a compressed air foam backpack and a water jet, which was used to damp down the affected area.About 90 residents from nearby units were evacuated by the police and SCDF as a precautionary measure. They were later allowed to return to their homes.
An SCDF paramedic also assessed two people for breathing difficulties. They refused to be taken to the hospital.
The owner of the e-bike is liable for all the damages caused by the fire. Hope the owner have an insurance policy to cover this. 😓