A teenage male got into the worst possible situation when he found himself trapped in a burning flat yesterday afternoon.
A fire broke out at a flat along Hougang St 11, where rescuers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) extricated the victim safely from the scene, suffering from smoke inhalation. According to TODAY, the SCDF were alerted to the incident around 3.30pm and despatched a fire engine, two Red Rhinos, two fire bikes, one ambulance and a support vehicle.
Rescuers had to exercise forcible entry into the flat and put out the fire taking place at the living room. The teenager was conveyed to the hospital to be treated.
The SCDF are conducting investigations into the incident.
Photo: YouTube video screengrab
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A teenage male got into the worst possible situation when he found himself trapped in a burning flat yesterday afternoon.
A fire broke out at a flat along Hougang St 11, where rescuers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) extricated the victim safely from the scene, suffering from smoke inhalation. According to TODAY, the SCDF were alerted to the incident around 3.30pm and despatched a fire engine, two Red Rhinos, two fire bikes, one ambulance and a support vehicle.
Rescuers had to exercise forcible entry into the flat and put out the fire taking place at the living room. The teenager was conveyed to the hospital to be treated.
The SCDF are conducting investigations into the incident.
Photo: YouTube video screengrab
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