A Candle Mishap: Aljunied Flat Fire Causes Chaos
Quick Recap
The Fire Sequence
A lighted candle in the living room went rogue—who knew kitchen flames could double as a one‑man pyrotechnics show?
The Singapore Civil Defence Force kicked in at 7:05 am. Using a powerful water jet, they doused the blaze before it could spread beyond the living room.
While the fire stayed contained, other parts of the unit felt the heat—think of it as a smoky-room workout that nobody wanted.
Evacuation Highlights
“They’re basically the block’s emergency squad,” said one resident.
Medical Check‑Ins
Two people received precautionary medical assessments.
SCDF’s Friendly Reminder
“Never forget: Keep candles, tealights, and incense sticks unattended. Extinguish them before you tap out of the house.”
Nearby Incident Snapshot
Bottom Line
A single candle turned into a block‑wide reminder: Always keep lighted items under control. The quick action of SCDF and the community’s cooperation kept the situation from spiraling into a full‑scale disaster.
“It’s a good story, but it’s also a cautionary tale—don’t let a simple candle set off a fire.”
