Mattress fire at Yishun flat extinguished by two brothers wielding hose reel

A mattress fire broke out inside a Yishun HDB flat, prompting two brothers to take matters into their own hands and battle the flames using a building hose reel before the situation could escalate. The pair reportedly rushed to contain the blaze themselves rather than waiting for emergency services, managing to prevent the fire from spreading further. The incident, reported by Stomp on 26 July 2026, highlights the kind of impromptu civilian firefighting that is equal parts admirable and inadvisable. No serious injuries or major structural damage have been reported in connection with the fire.