The Home Team had a busy day yesterday. The Singapore Civil Defence Force dealt with at least three fires: at Punggol Field, Changi Airport’s T2, and a condominium in Woodlands. The Singapore Police Force were also on the scene to manage the incidents.
The fire at Changi Airport caused a temporary shut down of T2. Airport Emergency Services and airport staff had to evacuate the building and manage thousands of stranded passengers and divert several planes to the other terminals.
Well done to all the teams who kept their cool, responded promptly, did their jobs, and dealt with the incidents.
This is also Public Service Week. These incidents remind us of the many public officers who work hard both at the front line and behind the scenes to get things done, and to keep our homes and fellow Singaporeans safe. My thanks to all the public officers for your tireless efforts and commitment to the Public Service. – LHL
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[Fire opposite 17 Punggol Field Walk]
SCDF is at the scene mitigating the construction site fire with 4 water jets. The fire engulfed an area of approximately 30 metres by 50 metres.
Two workers who were stranded on a gondola had been brought to safety by SCDF rescuers. Both were conveyed to Changi General Hospital for observation for smoke inhalation.
