Flamboyant Fire on North Bridge Road Forces Hospital Rush
Late Saturday night, a blaze erupted in a HDB block on North Bridge Road, leaving five residents scrambling to get medical help.
What Went Down
- Time: 10:15 pm – SCDF first spotted the sparks coming out of Block 8.
- Location: Seventh‑floor unit. The flames were fought off with a lethal wet‑jet.
- Evacuation: Around 120 people from the sixth to the tenth floors were whisked out by police.
Hospital Shuffle
- Singapore General Hospital (SGH): 4 patients received treatment.
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital: 1 patient was transferred there.
- Burn specialists: Anyone with severe burns or smoke inhalation will be headed straight to SGH’s Burn Centre.
- Stability check: If a patient’s condition is too dire, they’ll be sent to the nearest Ministry of Health‑designated hospital.
Where Things Are at Now
SCDF officials said the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. It’s a classic “let’s find out if a forgotten laptop was to blame” scenario.
Quick Note
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