AMKTC steps up checks after Fernvale riser fire, reminds residents not to store items in common areas
Ang Mo Kio Town Council (AMKTC) has stepped up checks after a fire broke out in an electrical riser at Block 411B Fernvale Road on Sept 18.
Stomp earlier reported on the incident after Stomper Julie said she smelt smoke entering her flat from the riser outside her unit.
Another resident, Stomper Anderson shared videos of fire engines at the scene and people waiting around a void deck.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told Stomp the fire was extinguished with a water jet.
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Julie expressed her gratitude to the police and SCDF's fast response and said AMKTC was 'awesome' in keeping residents updated and ensuring their power supply was reinstated promptly.
In response to a Stomp query, an AMKTC spokesperson said its team was on site to assist affected residents and that power was fully restored by 6.30pm the same day.
"As a precaution, AMKTC is conducting checks on all the riser compartments at Block 411B and the surrounding blocks to ensure that they are free of personal belongings and obstructions," the spokesperson said.
"Regular safety audits are also carried out by our term contractors and relevant agencies to ensure that preventive and corrective measures are in place.
"We would like to remind residents not to store personal items in riser compartments, common corridors, or staircase landings, as these can impede fire-fighting efforts during emergencies.
"In the event of a fire, please stay calm, look out for one another, and evacuate promptly."
