Fire breaks out in Bukit Batok HDB flat, 1 taken to hospital, Singapore News

“I immediately headed to the scene and activated the relevant agencies, together with our grassroots leaders, to provide assistance to the affected residents,” said Lee.

Images shared on his social media show the charred interiors of the affected flat, with the ceiling blackened by the blaze.

He added that arrangements were made for the affected resident, including securing temporary accommodation, moving their unaffected belongings to a temporary unit, providing new mattresses and working with agencies to restore the damaged common corridor.

The affected unit will undergo cleaning and restoration works after clearance from SCDF, said Lee.

He also thanked the various agencies, including SCDF, the police, the Housing Board, the town council and community partners, for their assistance.

“This is what true teamwork and community spirit look like — different agencies, organisations and volunteers coming together with one shared purpose, that is to care for our residents in their time of need,” said Lee. 

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