A day after a fatal blaze claimed the life of a man in Jurong East, a subsequent fire broke out in the same ninth-storey flat, raising concerns about the adequacy of firefighting measures.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to the second fire at around 5 am on Wednesday, discovering that it originated in one of the bedrooms, possibly rekindled by deep-seated embers within the debris. Firefighters were once again deployed to extinguish the flames with a water jet.
The persistence of such incidents underscores the potential shortcomings of conventional firefighting techniques, as damping-down operations may not entirely eliminate the risk of reignition.
Residents, like Mrs. Lim, who detected the smell of smoke, emphasize the urgency of effective evacuation measures.
To address this, the HELP App, developed by the humanitarian organization Gebirah, emerges as a valuable resource.
The app features real-time notifications to individuals within a building or in proximity to a fire, enabling prompt evacuation or assistance to those in need.
Available for free, the HELP App could significantly contribute to mitigating the impact of such incidents. As highlighted in a previous case in 2016, recurring fire hazards necessitate proactive solutions, and the HELP App stands out as a crucial tool in enhancing community safety.
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