Writing Task - Miss Ang

An early morning fire injured three people at Tampines Lane yesterday and left at least 10 people homeless.

Mr Muthu Maran, a veteran fireman, Mr Quek Seow Meng, a vegetable rice seller, and Mr Chee Seng Toh, a polytechnic student, were injured. Mr Muthu was rushed to the Changi hospital as he had burns on his shoulder and minor bruises to his legs. Mr Quek was slightly burnt on both hands but was treated as an outpatient and was sent home.Mr Chee suffered a broken ankle but was also treated as an outpatient and was sent home.

Mr Ivan Wong was a resident of one of the shophouses and while he was sleeping, he heard shouts of fire.I quickly took my blanket and started to put out the flames. There was heat and thick smoke everywhere but i managed to run out of the building to call for help.

Three families living on the top floor were also awakened from their sleep and rushed out of the burning building.Mr Quek's hands were burnt as he battled with the flames with his blanket on his way down the wooden stairs when it had caught fire. Mr Chee fell and broke his ankle when he ran down the stairs.

Mr Muthu entered the burning building and went up to the top floor when the firemen were directing their hoses at it. The floor suddenly collapsed as the floor under him was charred. It was an hour later when the firemen brought the fire under control.

>>>To: Miss Ang<<<