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SCDF Extinguishes Blaze; Two Hospitalized for Smoke Inhalation

 



A fire broke out at a coffeeshop in Telok Blangah on the morning of November 19, 2025, necessitating a swift response from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the police, leading to the evacuation of approximately 80 persons.

Fire and Response Details

The SCDF was alerted to the fire at Block 61 Telok Blangah Heights coffeeshop at about 11:10 am.

  • Extent of Damage: Upon the SCDF's arrival, several stalls within the coffeeshop were found to be on fire.

  • Extinguishment: The SCDF utilized three water jets to successfully extinguish the blaze.

  • Evacuation: As a precautionary measure, approximately 80 persons in the vicinity were evacuated by the Police and SCDF personnel.

Casualties and Medical Attention

The incident resulted in multiple people being assessed for the effects of smoke inhalation:

  • On-Scene Assessment: A total of 10 persons were assessed for smoke inhalation at the scene.

  • Hospital Conveyance: Of the ten assessed, two were conveyed to hospitals for further medical attention:

    • One person was conveyed to Singapore General Hospital (SGH).

    • Another person was conveyed to KK Women's and Children's Hospital.

Investigation

The cause of the fire, which severely damaged several stalls within the coffeeshop, remains under investigation by the authorities.

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