SINGAPORE – Residents of an HDB block in Queen Street, where a coffee shop fire took place on March 19, have been experiencing a blackout for more than 20 hours.
A 35-year-old healthcare worker, whose elderly parents live at Block 269B Queen Street, told The Straits Times on the morning of March 20 that the supply of electricity has been down since noon on March 19.
A fire had broken out at a coffee shop on the ground floor of the same block at around 11am on March 19. One person was taken to hospital after inhaling smoke, while 20 people were evacuated.
In a Facebook post at 8.32pm on March 19 addressing residents of the block, MP of Jalan Besar GRC Denise Phua said: “Your electricity supply is disrupted due to the coffee shop fire in the day. (The) Town Council is working on it now.”
She also advised residents to contact the Residents’ Network in Block 271 Queen Street if they required assistance.
She said: “Chairman Jasmine and volunteers are stationed now at RN Centre, after visiting Blk 269B residents just now with torches, etc. We will arrange drinks and meals and support. Keep safe!”
The healthcare worker, who did not want to be named, estimated that over 200 households in the block have been affected by the blackout, with many residents opening their doors and windows to get fresh air.
