Some brave Woodlands residents sprang into action to subdue a raging fire while waiting for help to arrive, earning praise from netizens. In a video posted to TikTok by user Amritpal Singh on Monday (Sept 2), flames and smoke can be seen engulfing an area which was cordoned off by barricades. A few men, seemingly residents, were seen trying to...
Some residents used fire extinguishers and hoses to keep the flames at bay while waiting for help.Some brave Woodlands residents sprang into action to subdue a raging fire while waiting for help to arrive, earning praise from netizens.
"Three to four members of the public assisted with fire extinguishers initially, with about 10 extinguishers used," the 32-year-old cabin crew recounted. He added that he felt happy seeing fellow neighbours and members of the public helping out, even using their own fire extinguishers to do so.Some netizens echoed Singh's sentiments, praising and thanking the "neighbourhood heroes" for their willingness to help.
Some netizens, however, questioned why water hoses were being used to put the fire out instead of fire extinguishers like "they are taught to use".
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Woman arrested for attempting to grab ICA officer's gun at Woodlands CheckpointSINGAPORE: A 33-year-old woman was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint on Tuesday (Aug 27) for trying to take the revolver of an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer. The police received a call for assistance at the checkpoint at about 3.
Read more »
Singaporean drivers call for more services at VEP counter in WoodlandsThey hope that the counter can facilitate vehicle entry permit applications and RFID tag installation.
Read more »
Woman charged with trying to grab ICA officer's revolver at Woodlands CheckpointShe was ordered to be remanded at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) for medical examination.
Read more »
Woman allegedly tried to grab ICA officer’s revolver at Woodlands CheckpointA woman accused of trying to grab an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer’s service revolver at the Woodlands Checkpoint was charged on Aug 29 with attempting to be in possession of the weapon. Chinese national Xu Ting, 34, allegedly committed the offence...
Read more »
Visits to VEP info counter in Woodlands by appointment only; bookings can be made onlineThe move was made in response to the crowds that have flocked to the office in the past two weeks.
Read more »
Visits to VEP info counter in Woodlands now by appointment onlyMotorists in Singapore who have inquiries about Malaysia’s Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) must make an appointment before they can visit the newly opened information counter in Woodlands.
Read more »