Two taken to hospital after fire at Mei Ling Street HDB block, about 25 evacuated

Another person from a neighbouring unit was also taken to the same hospital for smoke inhalation.

About 25 people were evacuated by the police and SCDF as a precautionary measure.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, SCDF said.

In a Facebook post on Monday, Queenstown Member of Parliament Eric Chua wished the two residents who were taken to hospital a full and speedy recovery.

He said some evacuated residents were understandably concerned and that he had also spent time listening to them and sharing updates while SCDF officers worked to make the area safe.

Mr Chua also thanked SCDF officers from Alexandra Fire Station and police officers from Queenstown Neighbourhood Police Centre for their “professionalism and efforts on the ground”.

“We will continue to monitor the situation closely, stay in touch with our affected residents and help where needed,” he said.