Sparks fly as PAB catches fire in Toa Payoh, 1 suffers minor injuries
A power-assisted bicycle (PAB) caught fire in Toa Payoh on Feb 25.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told Stomp it was alerted to the fire along Lorong 4 Toa Payoh at around 7.50pm.
Videos circulating online show the PAB in flames in the middle of the road, with sparks flying and smoke billowing from it.
A voice in the background can be heard saying that there was an "explosion" and how "scary" it was.
The fire was extinguished by SCDF using a compressed air foam backpack.
SCDF said it assessed a person for minor injuries and the person declined to be sent to the hospital.
The cause of fire is under investigation.
SCDF also reminded members of the public on the prevention of PMD and PAB fires by following these safety tips:
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