PUBLISHED ONSeptember 13, 2026 9:47 AMBYSean LerSome 20 people were evacuated from a Pasir Ris HDB block on Sunday (Sept 13) morning after a fire broke out in an eighth-floor unit, that resulted in two persons taken to the hospital.
In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) stated that the fire, involving a bedroom in the affected unit, happened at about 7.30am at Block 722 Pasir Ris Street 72.
SCDF said its firefighters extinguished the fire using one water jet, adding that three persons from the unit had self-evacuated prior to its arrival.
Police and SCDF officers evacuated about 20 residents from the affected block during firefighting operation as a precautionary measure.
A total of two persons were taken to Singapore General Hospital for smoke inhalation.
Realtor Zudrya Zamhasbi of Dyra Property shared a video of the incident showing thick smoke billowing from the affected unit.
"It's so strong (smell) that I can't even breathe properly," she said.
According to Zudrya, she heard what sounded like two explosions, adding that firefighters arrived within minutes of her call.
Based on her video, at least three fire appliances attended to the incident.
The video also shows the three units above the affected flat with black soot marks on their exterior facade.
SCDF told AsiaOne that its preliminary findings indicate that the fire had likely started from an electrical origin in the affected bedroom.
It urged homeowners not to overload electrical outlets with electrical appliances and to always switch off appliances when they are not in use.
The condition of electrical wires should also be regularly checked, with those found frayed or cracked to be replaced or repaired immediately.
In addition, batteries or devices should not be left charging unattended for extended periods, or left charging overnight.
Last year, the SCDF responded to 2,050 fires, with 1,051 cases taking place in residential premises.
Unattended cooking remained the top cause of fires that occur in homes, while 305 cases of fires of electrical origin were recorded.
@asiaone A fire broke out in an eight-floor unit at Block 722 Pasir Ris Street 72 on Sunday (Sept 13) morning. Some 20 people were evacuated, and two persons were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. #sgnews #Singapore #HDB #Fire ♬ original sound - AsiaOne
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