Fire at Block 844 Yishun Street 81 sends two to hospital, forces 28 to evacuate

A fire broke out in a Yishun HDB flat, forcing the evacuation of 28 residents and sending two people to hospital, according to AsiaOne. The incident prompted a significant emergency response, with residents displaced from their homes as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. Two individuals required medical attention and were conveyed to hospital following the fire.

The Yishun HDB fire adds to a recurring pattern of residential fire incidents in the estate, underscoring ongoing concerns about fire safety in high-density public housing blocks.

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