On the evening of June 19, a fire broke out in an HDB flat in Holland Close, resulting in two individuals and two firefighters being taken to the hospital. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) reported that firefighters from Alexandra Fire Station responded to the fire at Block 5 around 7.25pm.

The fire, located in one of the bedrooms on the 23rd floor, was extinguished using two water jets. Unfortunately, the rest of the unit suffered heat and smoke damage as a result. Two individuals who evacuated the unit were assessed for smoke inhalation and taken to Singapore General Hospital (SGH).

During the firefighting operation, two firefighters experienced heat exhaustion and were also hospitalized - one at SGH and the other at the National University Hospital. Holland Drive resident Winston Ho witnessed the fire engines arriving at the scene, with smoke billowing out of the affected unit. Police officers quickly cordoned off the area as broken glass fell to the ground.

Residents of the block were evacuated to a nearby futsal court, where a roll call was conducted to ensure everyone's safety. Approximately 100 people were evacuated in total. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing visited the scene to provide assistance to affected residents.

Those in need of help or temporary accommodations can reach out to the Buona Vista Community Centre, as mentioned by Mr. Chan in a subsequent Facebook post. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety and preparedness in residential buildings.