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Two Dead After Fire Breaks Out in Bukit Merah Flat
Two people died and about 60 residents were evacuated after a fire in a fourth-floor flat; police do not suspect foul play, with investigations ongoing, said authorities.
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Two Dead, Four Hospitalized After Fire at Bukit Merah Flat
A terrible tragedy happened in Bukit Merah on Wednesday, August 13. A fire broke out in an HDB flat, and sadly, two people passed away. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was called to the scene at Block 106 Jalan Bukit Merah at about 4pm. When the firefighters got there, the living room and bedroom of a fourth-floor apartment were on fire. The SCDF used a water jet to quickly put out the fire. Here’s what we know about the people affected…
SCDF: Bukit Merah flat fire that killed two likely caused by PMD battery pack
SINGAPORE: A fatal fire in a Bukit Merah flat on 13 Aug 2025 may have been caused by a personal mobility device (PMD) battery pack in the living room, according to preliminary findings by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The SCDF shared the update on 14 Aug in a Facebook post, urging the public not to charge devices for prolonged periods or leave them unattended overnight. It also advised against using non-original batteries. The blaze …
Two Dead in Jalan Bukit Merah Flat Fire, Around 60 Residents Evacuated
Two people have died in hospital following a fire at a fourth-floor flat at Block 106, Jalan Bukit Merah, on 13 August 2025. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to the blaze at around 4pm. The victims, a 34-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, were found unconscious in the kitchen during firefighting operations. They were taken to Singapore General Hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. Firefighters Battle Flames…
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