A couple in their 90s were taken to hospital on Monday morning after a fire broke out in their Pasir Ris flat. Shin Min Daily News reported on Tuesday that the man, 98, is in Singapore General Hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) while his wife, 90, is under observation...
Pictures showed the walls of the unit blackened with soot and items on a table burnt to a crisp. The home appeared cluttered, with belongings strewn on top of cabinets.
According to the report, neighbours living a floor below had noticed the smell of something burning and called SCDF. They also went door to door to help elderly residents evacuate.She said she has asked her parents to move in with her or her four siblings, but they refused to leave their home of over 20 years. As a result, the siblings take turns to deliver food to them.
To prevent electrical fires from occurring, SCDF advises the public to adopt the following practices:- Switch off appliances when they are not in use. - Check the condition of wires regularly, and replace or repair frayed wires or cracked cords immediately.- Use appliances and electrical plugs bearing the Safety Mark. The categories of appliances can be found at
- Do not leave batteries or devices to charge unattended for an extended period of time or overnight.
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