Fire spotted on roof of Our Tampines Hub after New Year’s Day fireworks display
Several netizens reported seeing a fire break out at Our Tampines Hub (OTH) after its yearly New Year’s Day fireworks display.
The purported blaze was recorded in many social media videos, including one posted by @sgfollowsall on Instagram that showed large flames on the roof.
Source: @sgfollowsall on Instagram
Fire observed on Our Tampines Hub roof by several netizens
In the clip posted early on Thursday (1 Jan) morning, a boy can be heard saying, “Oh my God there’s a fire!”
Loud bangs could be heard, though it is uncertain whether those were from the fireworks.
Some fireworks could also be seen being set off as the fire was burning.
Source: @sgfollowsall on Instagram
A resident commented on the post, saying that they heard sirens and detected an “extra strong” smell at the time.
Source: Instagram
A TikTok video showed scores of witnesses on the ground observing the fire.
Source: @omgsogood on TikTok
It had broken out after the fireworks display during the New Year’s countdown party, said the original poster.
