Eunos fire: Industrial building ordered to close by BCA

It said the owner is required to appoint a professional engineer to advise on the precautionary measures to obviate any immediate danger, carry out detailed investigations of the affected structure and recommend permanent rectification works.

The fire was extinguished after 5½ hours, with damping-down operations continuing through the night, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on Nov 1.

The fire, which involved building materials and office equipment, engulfed three workshop units. The fourth unit was partially affected at the roof area and firefighters managed to prevent the blaze from spreading further.

Sixteen emergency vehicles and about 60 firefighters were deployed.

SCDF, which was alerted to the fire at about 5.30pm on Nov 1, said a firefighter was assessed for suspected smoke inhalation and taken to Singapore General Hospital. Another firefighter who felt unwell was taken to Changi General Hospital.

In an update on Nov 2, SCDF said both firefighters have been discharged and given four-day and three-day medical leave respectively.