Approximately 150 residents were evacuated from Block 34 Teban Gardens Road in Jurong on the afternoon of February 17th after a fire broke out. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to the incident, arriving on scene around 4:20pm to find a fire in the living room of an 11th-floor unit.
Fire Contained, No Injuries Reported
Firefighters gained access to the smoke-filled unit and extinguished the blaze using a water jet. The SCDF confirmed the fire was contained to the living room and that no one was present inside the unit at the time. As a precaution, police and SCDF personnel evacuated residents from the building.
Preliminary investigations by the SCDF indicate the fire was likely caused by an electrical fault originating in the living room. The SCDF has issued a reminder to the public regarding fire prevention measures.
Support for Affected Family
Ms. Cassandra Lee, Member of Parliament for West Coast-Jurong West GRC, stated via Facebook on February 18th that the SCDF had assessed the surrounding units and deemed them safe. HDB engineers also conducted structural checks, confirming the building’s structural integrity.
Temporary accommodation has been arranged for the family affected by the fire. While the family initially preferred to stay with relatives, they are scheduled to receive the keys to their temporary flat the following day, with assistance being provided to facilitate the arrangements.
Ms. Lee noted she observed dark grey smoke while conducting house visits in Ayer Rajah on February 17th.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people were evacuated?
Approximately 150 people were evacuated from Block 34 Teban Gardens Road.
What caused the fire?
Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was likely electrical and originated in the living room of the 11th-floor unit.
Was anyone injured in the fire?
No injuries were reported.
As investigations continue, it remains to be seen if additional safety measures will be recommended for residents in similar housing blocks.
