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Posted on 07 Mar 2010

6 double-decker buses destroyed in fire at AMK Interchange

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Six double-decker buses caught fire at Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot at about 3.30 am today (Mar 7).

The SCDF dispatched its resources within 3 minutes of being informed.

Said the SCDF:

"At 0333hrs, SCDF received a call alerting us of buses on fire at Ang Mo Kio, Bus Depot, Ang Mo Kio St 63.

"Upon receiving the notification, 2 Fire Engines, 1 Red Rhino and 1 supporting vehicle, with approximately 20 personnel resources, were dispatched.

"SCDF arrived at the location within 3 minutes. Fire was brought under control within 30 minutes of the arrival of SCDF.

"Fire was confined to the six double decked buses in the open area. The cause of the fire is being investigated.

"There were no casualties in this incident.

Keywords: fire , SCDF

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26 comments

gangsterwife said on 13 Mar, 2010 Report as offensive

Osama came to visit again.

ToShac86 said on 8 Mar, 2010 Report as offensive

Another Great Job accomplish by our Unsung Heroes of Singapore...
Hope there are alot posters around S'pore to dedicate the reality works done by SCDF... KUDOS

CItrusLime said on 8 Mar, 2010 Report as offensive

Someone below speaking abt SBS lousy services?? What the heck man?? We guys are enjoying luxury and some ppl actually getting these royalties are lashing out at what? Crap man, u need to learn a lot !!!!

HolyDonkey said on 8 Mar, 2010 Report as offensive

There goes 3 millions.

sickofsg said on 8 Mar, 2010 Report as offensive

if i was scdf... i will also practice "frequency" if not will kana "fire engine bunching" lol anyway, if they raise the fair or insurance cost... 4 words for us, singaporeans, L L suck thumb.. i remember the manager of SBS told me... "there is nothing u can do about it" but i guess this fire is cause by the recent weather.. or the heat of the citizens..lol!! so farnie!

nuthingbetter2do said on 8 Mar, 2010 Report as offensive

Must be an unhappy commuter who is sick of SBS lousy services.

lifeisinforashock said on 8 Mar, 2010 Report as offensive

wow, the buses literally melted away. but then i worry a possibile fare hike to cover this damage. lol.

Bradley.F said on 8 Mar, 2010 Report as offensive

Good job SCDF.