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AsiaOne
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: 18 years' jail for woman who hacked adoptive father to death after tussle over Sengkang flat — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 18 years' jail for woman who hacked adoptive father to death after tussle over Sengkang flat A 31-year-old woman who was suffering from persecutory delusions became frightened that her adoptive father would kick her out of the family's Sengkang flat after her adoptive mother died from cancer... » READ MORE 2. 'How long can I continue to sing for?' JJ Lin diagnosed with heart condition in 2024 JJ Lin has been diagnosed with a heart condition. The 44-year-old Singaporean singer, who is currently on his JJ20 Final Lap World Tour, revealed... » READ MORE 3. 'Wow, who is this girl?' Pierre Png and Cynthia Koh recall first time they met at water park as teens Local actors Pierre Png and Cynthia Koh are no strangers to one another in the entertainment industry, with their first on-screen collaboration dating all the way back to Holland V in 2003 as siblings Mo Yangyang and Mo Yanyan respectively... » READ MORE 4. Joss paper burning allegedly sparks corridor fire in Chai Chee; 7 received medical aid Seven people received medical treatment after a fire broke out at the corridor of a Chai Chee Housing and Development Board (HDB) block... » READ MORE editor@
AsiaOne
14-07-2025
- General
- AsiaOne
Joss paper burning allegedly sparks corridor fire in Chai Chee; 7 received medical aid , Singapore News
Seven people received medical treatment after a fire broke out at the corridor of a Chai Chee Housing and Development Board (HDB) block. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told AsiaOne that firefighters from Paya Lebar and Changi Fire Station responded to a fire at Block 52, Chai Chee Street at about 8:05am on Sunday (July 13). Upon their arrival, the fire was "well-alight" - and it involved household items placed at the 13th floor lift lobby which was extinguished using a water jet, said SCDF. Two units above the lobby sustained heat and soot damage and 35 residents were evacuated from the block by the police and SCDF as a precautionary measure. Seven people were treated by SCDF paramedics at the scene and declined to be sent to the hospital. The fire involved the burning of joss paper near some "miscellaneous" items and affected power supply to the entire block, reported Lianhe Zaobao. According to the Chinese daily, a large amount of debris, alongside blackened pots, pans and charred wooden cabinets and chairs, was piled up in the lobby where the fire broke out. The owner of the affected unit told Lianhe Zaobao that he was inside when his wife was burning incense paper outside their flat. "She usually burns paper downstairs, but today, she ran to the corridor to burn it for some reason. I wanted to stop her, but it was too late," said the 66-year-old who declined to be named. SCDF is still investigating the cause of the fire. It advises the public to help maintain a safe living environment by keeping common corridors, lift lobbies and staircases free of clutter. "A cluttered corridor can increase the risk of fire spread, hinder evacuation efforts, and delay SCDF's response during an emergency." [[nid:720014]]
