A likely build-up of flammable gas within unit 84, near Mustafa Centre, led to the blast and partial collapse of both structures.
The SCDF said they were alerted to the incident involving two double-storey units at 84 and 85 Syed Alwi Road at about 1.30am on Oct 8.Two people suffered minor injuries and were taken to Singapore General Hospital and Tan Tok Seng Hospital, while four others also sustained minor injuries, but declined to be taken to hospital.SCDF added that firefighters had also rescued a person from the second floor of the affected shophouse unit at 84 Syed Alwi Road using a ladder.
In an update, SCDF said preliminary investigations indicate that a likely build-up of flammable gas within the restaurant led to the blast and partial collapse of both structures. SCDF said no flammable gas readings were detected on site. BCA added: “The rear parts of the two shophouse units have partially collapsed. The front facade and staircase of unit 84 were also damaged by the explosion.BCA issued the owners of the shophouse units two orders – Dangerous Building and Closure – and told them to put in place immediate safety measures to cordon off the two units from public access.
She said her key concern was to ensure those injured were taken care of, and that Central CDC will look into the incident.She said: “They were not injured, but mildly affected. I think they are okay now. They didn’t want any medical assistance.” The 52-year-old, who wanted to be known only as Mr Wong, said: “I’ve never experienced such a thing before.”The hotel has a standard checkout time of 11am, but Mr Wong said he informed a guest that he could check out at 2pm instead due to the incident, as many guests complained that their sleep had been interrupted.
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