3 taken to hospital after PMD charging in Clementi flat causes fire

Three people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out at Block 706 Clementi West Street 2 on March 19.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the incident at around 2.10pm and found black smoke emitting from a fourth-floor unit.

The fire, which involved contents of a room, was extinguished by firefighters from Clementi Fire Station using a water jet.

As a result of the fire, the living room area also sustained heat and smoke damage.

The flat's occupants had evacuated the unit before SCDF’s arrival. Three people from the unit were assessed for smoke inhalation and conveyed to Singapore General Hospital.

"Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire had likely originated from a Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) which was charging in the room," SCDF added.

SCDF further noted that motorised devices which are modified, not properly maintained or do not use the original chargers are fire risks.