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Houses evacuated after fire breaks out at East Coast Road SINGAPORE: About 20 residents along East Coast Road were evacuated after a fire broke out at a terrace house late on Monday (Jan 9). The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire at No 12S East Coast Road at around 11.50pm, adding that the fire was "well alight" and had affected four terrace house units when SCDF arrived. “SCDF firefighters immediately set up water jets to surround and contain the fire to the four units,” said SCDF in a Facebook post. “A Combined Platform Ladder was also deployed to conduct aerial firefighting and prevent the further spread of the fire." At the height of the operation, a total of six water jets were deployed, said SCDF. SCDF said the fire was extinguished at about 1.50am on Tuesday, with damping down operations still ongoing at about 2.40am. Damping down refers to the application of water to wet burnt surfaces immediately after a fire is put out to prevent any potential rekindling from the hot burnt surfaces. A fire . No big deal. Normally i wont want to start a new thread on this. But i saw this video. I not saying there is a problem? or equipment failure ? But I hope got some proper explanation. If the timing and operation is normal, i hope justice can be given back to those fireman.

This fumbling minister not shy. Still dare to talk big. Singapore Home > Breaking News > Singapore > Story Mar 24, 2011 DPM Wong Kan Seng fires salvo at the opposition DEPUTY Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng fired a salvo at opposition parties on Wednesday. He argued that the opposition was wanting to capture a GRC for the wrong reasons. 'Some say they are doing it for party renewal, some want to be the first ones to do so, but what is the election about? Is it about the ambitions of a political party or individuals to make history?' said Mr Wong, who is also Coordinating Minister for National Security, and an MP in Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC. He was referring to comments made by opposition leaders Low Thia Khiang of the Workers' Party and Chiam See Tong of the Singapore People's Party in recent weeks on their plans to possibly contest in a GRC. He urged voters to back the stronger team that can serve them better, and not simply for the sake of having more opposition, especially at a time of global uncertainty when Singapore must keep pace or risk being left behind. He noted that Parliament will have at least nine opposition MPs after the next election under the Non-Constituency MP scheme even if they are not elected. Mr Wong was speaking at a media conference held on Wednesday to introduce three new candidates for the People's Action Party at the party's headquarters in Bedok. They are Ms Foo Mee Har, 45, Standard Chartered's global head of premium banking, Mr Steve Tan Peng Hoe, 38, executive secretary of Young NTUC, and Mr Desmond Lee Ti-Seng, 35, associate director in the legal and regulations department of Temasek Holdings, the government's investment arm.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/fire-st-regis-residences-tanglin-orchard-scdf-evacuation-11267600 Last month my mum neighbour house caught fire. With the huge surge in mobile scooters, it seems that fires is more common now... Do u guys have any fire protection in house like smoke detector, fire extinguishers? Thinking of getting some...

Story still developing. Several injured. Whats going on https://bbc.in/2FcIMdu A square near a tram station has been cordoned off by authorities, and emergency services are at the scene. The shooting took place at about 10:45 local time (09:45 GMT). Three helicopters have been despatched. Police have asked people to keep roads clear for emergency workers to get through.

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PAP salvo targets Workers' Party 'star' Chen Ng Eng Hen queries his ability to identify with aspirations of S'poreans By Teo Cheng Wee & Robin Chan http://www.straitstimes.com/STI/STIMEDIA/i...LURBS19-6EW.jpg THE People's Action Party (PAP) has called on the Workers' Party (WP) to tell voters if its candidate Chen Show Mao can identify with the aspirations of Singaporeans, in what analysts see as the first salvo fired by the ruling party at what has been billed as the WP's 'star catch' ahead of the general election. (GNN PAP themselves dun even know mee siam got no hum) The PAP's organising secretary, Dr Ng Eng Hen, has written to The Straits Times Forum Page to criticise the WP for not answering directly why Mr Chen, 50, is choosing to enter politics now, after having spent some 40 years of his life overseas. (then what, stay in spore and be a YES man?) 'His entire career has been as a corporate lawyer in the United States and China. His wife and children do not live in Singapore. He now turns up and asks Singaporeans to elect him as a Member of Parliament.(Zero of the 84 PAP MP can even get a job near to his, sour-grape) 'Surely voters have a right to know from the Workers' Party if such a candidate can identify with the aspirations of Singaporeans and has a stake in our future? These questions should not be brushed aside and deserve a direct answer,' wrote Dr Ng. (people server NS, unlike Khaw who siam NS) The letter comes in the wake of two others to the Forum Page. Mr Benjamin Chow, in a letter published last Thursday, said that while the return of a fellow citizen to share his expertise is always welcome, he was wary of those who choose to return 'when the pickings are ripe'. WP chief Low Thia Khiang refuted Mr Chow the next day, saying Mr Chen 'is at the peak of his career and has nothing to gain being on an opposition ticket'. In his letter, Dr Ng contrasted the WP's lack of clarity to the PAP's own approach of getting its candidates to answer openly. He cited the examples of Dr Janil Puthucheary and Ms Foo Mee Har, both former Malaysians, who were asked about their being new citizens when they were first introduced as PAP candidates. 'They answered directly to allow voters to judge their motives and sincerity,' said Dr Ng. 'They and their families have made Singapore their home for the last 10 and 21 years respectively, working and living here.' Taiwan-born Mr Chen, who did national service here before becoming a Singapore citizen, declined comment when contacted yesterday. He said he would reply after seeing the published letter. He has, however, said in an earlier interview with The Straits Times that he is relocating back to Singapore for good and intends to buy property here. He said he would contest the next election if he did not win this round. Former Nominated MP Siew Kum Hong sees the PAP salvo as an indication the party views Mr Chen as a credible threat, while Singapore Management University (SMU) Assistant Professor Eugene Tan calls it a 'pre-emptive ruse to place the issue in people's minds'. Observers note that this is not the first time the PAP is making an issue of election candidates living overseas. In 2007, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong criticised the WP's Aljunied team for going 'Awol' after the general election the year before. Among them were Mr James Gomez and Mr Tan Wui-Hua, who both left after the election to work overseas. Institute of Policy Studies senior research fellow Gillian Koh said different parties have to decide for themselves what kind of overseas candidates they want. In his letter, Dr Ng noted that potential PAP candidates who have been working overseas for many years are advised to first come back and 're-establish their roots', by moving back with their families, working here and getting to know the local issues first. Analysts also note the timing of Dr Ng's letter, which they say suggests the general election is very near. National University of Singapore sociologist Tan Ern Ser called it a 'good move', as opposition parties are likely to question the 'Singaporean-ness' of PAP candidates who are new citizens. 'It is better to fire the first salvo, going on the offensive and putting others on the defensive, than to be shot at and be put on the defensive. 'What's more, the salvo is aimed at, I believe, the WP's 'A' team,' he said. Sources have said that Mr Chen is likely to be fielded in Aljunied GRC, together with WP chairman Sylvia Lim and three others. SMU's Prof Tan expressed concern that if the issue of Mr Chen's overseas stay is played up too much, it could prove divisive and also play up unnecessary fears in Singapore politics.

NHTSA to probe Volkwagen Passat engine fires Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The government has upgraded an investigation into the Volkswagen Passat after receiving dozens of reports of engine fires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a posting on its Web site Tuesday that there had been 78 reports of engine fires and two injuries. The German automaker has received 14,850 warranty claims over the engine fires, the government said. The investigation, which began in May, is focused on about 345,000 Passat sedans from the 2000-2003 model year. NHTSA said many of the complaints attribute the fires to a failure of the ignition coil. Volkswagen has provided the government with information on the vehicle's three different engines and ignition systems. The investigation was upgraded to allow additional analysis. VW spokesman Keith Price said the automaker was conducting its own investigation along with NHTSA. http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic...PDATE/710020444

Some psychos are setting fires at our carparks. Beware.. ================================================= "Three multi-storey carparks in Woodlands Avenue 9 were up in flames early on Sunday morning (26 August)," STOMPer Khoo said of the fires which damaged 24 motorcycles and a car and woke up the neighbourhood. In an email to STOMP today, Khoo said: "The multi-explosions woke up the sleeping estate at 4am to 5am. "A large anxious crowd was kept at bay by the Police while the firefighters rushed to put out the fires in three different spots within the carpark of Blk 749A. "The aftermath has an estimated count of 14 motorbikes burnt beyond recognition at the carpark Blk 749A and another burnt bike at the garden across a walkway. "A 5-minute walk to carpark Blk 766A showed another 3 bikes and a car damaged by the flames. "Not too sure about the damages of the 3rd carpark, which is also within walking distance." STOMP contacted the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) which said it received a call about the fires at 4.22am. It said a total of 25 vehicles were damaged - 24 were motorcycles and one was a car. At Block 748A, 17 motorcycles parked at different decks were burnt. At Block 768, three motorcycles were damaged, of which two were reduced to a shell. And at the multi-storey carpark of Block 766A, four motorcycles and a car were damaged. No one was injured. SCDF said the cause of the fires is still being investigated.

Now you guys know why I am always nice and polite to the service staff in AD when I send my car for servicing. http://motoring.asiaone.com.sg/news/20070704_001.html