logo
Two dead after fire breaks out in Toa Payoh flat

Two dead after fire breaks out in Toa Payoh flat

CNA2 days ago
SINGAPORE: Two people died after a fire broke out in a flat at Block 173 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 on Tuesday (Jul 22), the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said.
SCDF said in a Facebook post it was alerted to the fire at about 7.30pm.
'Upon arrival, the living room of a second-floor unit was on fire. Firefighters entered the smoke-filled unit and extinguished the fire with a water jet,' SCDF said.
During firefighting operations, firefighters found two unresponsive people inside the unit. Both were brought out and were pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, SCDF said.
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Public warned against water activities near Tuas Second Link after chemical tank falls into sea
Public warned against water activities near Tuas Second Link after chemical tank falls into sea

CNA

time3 hours ago

  • CNA

Public warned against water activities near Tuas Second Link after chemical tank falls into sea

SINGAPORE: Members of the public are advised to refrain from engaging in primary water contact activities and recreational fishing in the waters surrounding the Tuas Second Link, including areas near Raffles Marina, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Thursday (Jul 24). The advisory was issued after a chemical tank fell into the sea from the Second Link on Thursday evening after a collision involving two heavy tankers on the Malaysian side of the checkpoint, the agency added. NEA and other agencies were alerted by their Malaysian counterparts to the incident. "We understand that the other tanker remained intact with no chemical spill on the bridge," said NEA. The chemical tank contained propylene glycol: a non-hazardous, biodegradable liquid. The chemical is commonly used in food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. "Propylene glycol may cause low dissolved oxygen levels in the Lim Chu Kang fish farming zone," said NEA. NEA said that the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has alerted fish farms in the area to be vigilant, have mitigation measures on standby, and to notify SFA if there are abnormal fish and water conditions. NEA added that it is actively monitoring water quality in the affected area.

1,300 names and addresses from traffic police records leaked online
1,300 names and addresses from traffic police records leaked online

CNA

time9 hours ago

  • CNA

1,300 names and addresses from traffic police records leaked online

SINGAPORE: About 1,300 names and addresses believed to be from traffic police records were leaked online, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) on Thursday (Jul 24). The details were found published online on Jul 18, SPF and CSA said in a joint statement. Names, addresses, NRIC numbers and details of traffic violations were provided by the traffic police to printing vendor Toppan Next Tech (TNT) for the purposes of printing and bulk mailing correspondences to individuals. In April, TNT faced a ransomware attack. The names and addresses are believed to have been compromised then. "This incident was a result of a ransomware attack on TNT's systems," said SPF and CSA, adding that the traffic police's systems were not breached. There is no indication that other information, such as NRIC numbers and details of traffic violations, has been published, said SPF and CSA. SPF will be contacting individuals affected by the leak "as a matter of priority". "As a precautionary measure, those affected are advised to remain vigilant by monitoring their personal accounts for any suspicious activities, including potential phishing attempts or suspicious communications," SPF and CSA said, adding that any unusual activity relating to their accounts should be reported to the police.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store