Concord Primary School Fire Shakes Up the Neighborhood
Last Wednesday morning, a blaze erupted inside the sports equipment storage unit at Concord Primary School in Choa Chu Kang, turning a quiet school day into a hurried evacuation drill.
Swift Response from SCDF
- Timing: SCDF arrived around 10:30 am.
- Firefighting: Firefighters tackled the blaze with a hose reel, putting the flames out before they could spread.
Evacuation Picture
— Nearly 1,400 students and teachers were whisked out of the school by the staff, who guided everyone to a safe, open ground‑floor area. No injuries were reported.
Eyewitness Account
From a Block 472 flat opposite the school, 24‑year‑old Mr Tan describes the morning as a smoky surprise: “I could smell the smoke around 10 am, and I swear the students were packing up like the school’s inside a big box” he told The Straits Times.
What Caused the Blaze?
SCDF says the fire’s origin is still under investigation. For now, it’s a reminder that even the most ordinary days can turn into an emergency, and that quick action can keep everyone safe.
— Report brought to you by The Straits Times (reproduction requires permission).
