A fire involving a personal mobility aid (PMA) broke out at the lift lobby of Block 641 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4 on Nov 4. Four people were taken to hospital and over 200 residents were evacuated as a fire risk investigation is underway.
📱 SCDF warns: modified or poorly maintained devices, or non‑original chargers, increase fire risks.
🔗 Read SCDF’s full advisory
🧯 If you own an e‑scooter, power bank, or mobility device, here’s what you should know:
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Always charge in a safe location, not in common corridors or beside combustible objects.
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Ensure proper battery maintenance – thermal runaway is real.
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Keep a specialist extinguisher on hand – ordinary models may not handle lithium‑ion battery fires.
