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17 November 2013
Fire at 40 Jalan Gaharu

SCDF was alerted to a fire at 40 Jalan Gaharuat 0416hrs. 2 Fire Engines, 1 Red Rhino, 2 Ambulances and 1 Support Appliance were immediately dispatched to the location. Upon arrival, SCDF personnel found the single storey unit well alight and immediately conducted fire fighting operations with 3 water jets.

 

Fire involved the contents of the unit. Fire was brought under control within 15 minutes.

 

SCDF conveyed 3 occupants (1 male and 2 females) to NUH for smoke inhalation.

SCDF fire fighters also found 2 bodies in the unit.

 

The cause of the fire is being investigated.