Fire at PAP Community Foundation kindergarten at Block 519, Bedok North Ave 1

A fire broke out at PAP Community Foundation kindergarten at Block 519, Bedok North Ave 1 on Tuesday (Oct 18) evening. PHOTO: JACQUELINE CHANG
A fire broke out at PAP Community Foundation kindergarten at Block 519, Bedok North Ave 1 on Tuesday (Oct 18) evening. PHOTO: JACQUELINE CHANG
A fire broke out at PAP Community Foundation kindergarten at Block 519, Bedok North Ave 1 on Tuesday (Oct 18) evening. PHOTO: DAVID FOO

SNINGAPORE - A fire broke out at PAP Community Foundation kindergarten at Block 519, Bedok North Ave 1 on Tuesday (Oct 18) evening.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were alerted to the fire at about 7.35pm and dispatched two fire engines, two Red Rhinos, one ambulance and three support vehicles.

The blaze, which involved an air-conditioning unit, was put out by officers using a water jet.

Approximately 40 people were evacuated from the block before SCDF arrived, according to SCDF.

There were no reported injuries.

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