Power bank reportedly causes fire in Sembawang flat, 2 people taken to hospital
Two people were taken to the hospital after a power bank reportedly caused a fire in Sembawang on the morning of Nov 21.
Stomper FY shared videos of flames in a third-storey flat at Block 362A Sembawang Crescent and smoke billowing out of the window.
Other videos of the fire were also posted online.
In response to a Stomp query, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire at about 8.15am.
The fire, involving contents of a bedroom, was extinguished by SCDF using a water jet.
SCDF and the police evacuated about 50 residents from the block.
Two people from the flat were assessed for smoke inhalation and were taken to Singapore General Hospital, added SCDF.
A neighbour told Shin Min Daily News that the two people said the fire was caused by a power bank.
SCDF said the cause of the fire is under investigation.
