Over 17 fire tenders and hydraulic equipment were deployed to control the blaze, which has now been fully contained. Some flats were partially damaged, while others were unoccupied

According to the latest forecast from the Meteorological Department, Monday’s maximum temperature was likely to reach a sweltering 44 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may remain around 27 degrees Celsius. The entire day was expected to remain under the grip of severe heatwave conditions