Pinnacle@Duxton Fire: A Smoky Night That Kept Residents on Their Toes
On Thursday night, November 4, a hotfoot saga unfolded on the 34th floor of Pinnacle@Duxton, prompting the quick evacuation of roughly 40 residents.
Vivid Details—Smoke, Flames, and a Viral Video
Stomp contributor Afiqah shared a video that captured flames and smoke spewing from a neighboring unit, turning what could have been a quiet night into a live‑action spectacle.
SCDF’s Rapid Response
- Fire alert logged at 8:35 pm for a unit on the 34th floor of 1E Cantonment Road.
- SCDF firefighters, equipped with breathing apparatus, raced into the smoke‑choked quarters—like a squad of green‑clad superheroes.
- A single water jet was enough to tame the blaze, sparing the rest of the unit except for heat and smoke damage.
- Police immediately evacuated about 40 neighbors from adjacent units as a safety precaution, only to let them return once the threat was under control.
- No injuries were reported during the whole ordeal.
The Trigger: Unattended Oil Lamps
Preliminary investigations linked the fire to lit oil lamps left unattended at a praying altar within the occupied room. The SCDF issued a friendly reminder: keep all lit materials completely out of play before stepping out of the house.
Takeaway: Light, Safety, and a Touch of Humor
While the smoke stank up a storm, residents learned a valuable lesson—never leave a glowing candle on a prayer altar. And as the SCDF crew channeled their inner “fire‑fighters”, they demonstrated that quick thinking can keep everyone safe—even when the flames are wild.
