Mr Chee also cautioned residents against trying to extinguish PMD fires on their own, as such fires are often difficult to control.
“The fire extinguisher that you have at home or in the common areas may not be suitable or enough to deal with PMD fires,” he said. “Call SCDF quickly so that the professional firefighters can come to put out the fire.”
Authorities are now considering tougher action against users and sellers of such modified devices, as well as reviewing guidelines on the safe storage and charging of PMDs.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IS KEY
Mr Chee said that aside from PMDs, the wider goal is to encourage all residents to keep common areas free of clutter and practise good fire safety habits.
