Emergency response successfully contained yellow smoke from chemical waste container
On February 1, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded swiftly to a hazardous chemical leak at 51 Loyang Drive, which occurred around 5:05pm. Upon arrival, SCDF personnel discovered yellow smoke emanating from a chemical waste container, measuring four by two metres, within the premises.
Firefighters from Changi Fire Station, equipped with breathing apparatus, used water jets to disperse the toxic vapours. At the same time, HazMat detectors were deployed to confirm the presence of dangerous materials.
SCDF’s HazMat specialists, who were dispatched from Tampines Fire Station, entered the container wearing fully encapsulated high-performance suits to mitigate the leak further. The chemical leak originated from bottles and drums inside the container, which were sealed in HazMat bags to prevent any additional leakage.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Prior to SCDF’s arrival, seven individuals had self-evacuated the premises. Final checks by the HazMat detectors showed no hazardous vapours in the surrounding air.
