A significant fire erupted at Toa Payoh Industrial Park on the evening of Thursday, May 9, prompting an immediate response from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). Multiple vehicles and emergency personnel were deployed to the site to manage and eventually extinguish the blaze.
Efficient Extinguishing Efforts
The SCDF successfully put out the fire in approximately one-and-a-half hours. Following the extinguishment, SCDF personnel undertook damping down operations. This crucial step involves pouring water over the burned surfaces to cool down any deep-seated embers thoroughly, ensuring that there is no possibility of the fire reigniting.
Ongoing Investigation
With the immediate danger averted, the focus has shifted to understanding the cause of the fire. The SCDF has initiated an investigation to determine the factors that led to the incident. The outcome of this inquiry will be crucial for implementing preventative measures to avoid similar occurrences in the future.
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