The occupants of the unit had evacuated on their own before SCDF arrived.
Preliminary investigations show the fire is likely to have originated from the battery pack of a power-assisted bicycle charging in a bedroom, said SCDF.
Preliminary investigations show that the fire is likely to have originated from the battery pack of a power-assisted bicycle charging in a bedroom, the Singapore Civil Defence Force said in response to queries on Aug 9.The fire, involving the contents of a bedroom in a 12th-floor unit, was extinguished by firefighters using a water jet.No injuries were reported, said MP for West Coast GRC Desmond Lee in a Facebook post on Aug 9.
“SCDF would like to remind the public not to leave personal mobility device or PAB batteries charging for an extended period of time, or charging them overnight. In addition, do not purchase or use non-original batteries,” it said. “They will try to keep noise to a minimum, and we seek residents’ patience and understanding,” said Mr Lee, who is also Minister for National Development.
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