Massive Blaze in Tampines Warehouse: Firefighters Battle Fire at TC Homeplus
A fire broke out on Friday (9 May 2024) at a two-storey industrial building in Tampines, causing dark smoke to rise into the sky. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)…
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Multiple Injuries Reported After Accidents at The Star Vista and People’s Park Complex
SINGAPORE: A series of incidents this past weekend left several individuals seeking medical attention. Two notable occurrences involved a glass panel falling at The Star Vista mall and a fire…
Tragic Fire Claims Life of 10-Year-Old Freya Ji Yinan in River Valley
A devastating fire in a River Valley shophouse on 8 April 2024 has led to the tragic death of 10-year-old Freya Ji Yinan, an Australian girl who succumbed to her…
Heathrow Airport Operations Disrupted by Fire Incident
Heathrow Airport, Europe’s busiest, faced major disruptions late last week due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation, causing a widespread travel chaos. Fire Disruption Details The fire broke…
Singapore Airlines Flights Disrupted by Heathrow Airport Fire
SINGAPORE: A significant fire at an electrical substation in west London has triggered chaos for several Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights to and from Heathrow Airport. With the historic airport now…
Power Outage Closes Heathrow Airport After Electrical Fire
Heathrow Airport, Europe’s busiest airport, is facing major disruptions following a significant power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation. The incident has forced the airport’s closure…
Tragic Nightclub Fire in North Macedonia Claims 59 Lives
A devastating fire swept through an unlicensed nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, during a packed concert, resulting in the tragic loss of 59 lives and injuring more than 150 others.…
MRT Commotion: Power Bank Fire on East-West Line Causes Panic Among Passengers
SINGAPORE—A power bank caught fire during a crowded evening commute on the East-West Line, sending alarmed passengers rushing to safety at Raffles Place MRT station on 7 March 2024. The…
Kranji Warehouse Fire: SCDF Battles Flames for Four Days
A fire at a warehouse in Kranji has been brought under control after intense firefighting efforts that lasted four days, according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The blaze,…
Kranji Warehouse Blaze Under Investigation by NEA and SCDF
SINGAPORE: Another fire has erupted at a Kranji warehouse, marking the fourth incident at the location in just seven years. The fire broke out on Wednesday, 19 February 2024, at…
2024 Sees Surge in Fires Involving Active Mobility Devices in Singapore
In 2024, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) reported a worrying rise in fires involving Active Mobility Devices (AMDs), up by 21.8 per cent from the previous year. As the…
Fire at Punggol HDB Flat: 60 Evacuated, One Hospitalised
A fire incident at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in Punggol on 26 January 2024 has led to one individual being hospitalised and approximately 60 residents evacuated. Details…
Tragic Fire at Bangkok’s Ember Hotel Claims Lives of Three Tourists
A devastating fire at the Ember Hotel, located near Bangkok’s bustling Khao San Road, has resulted in the tragic deaths of three foreign tourists. The incident occurred on 29 December…
Firefighters Battle Franklin Fire in Malibu, Celebrity Evacuations Underway
Just a few days before Christmas, the beach community of Malibu, California, is in turmoil as the Franklin Fire rages through the area, overwhelming residents and emergency services. The notorious…
Explosion in The Hague Apartment Building Injures Four
In a shocking incident early on Saturday morning, an apartment building in The Hague partially collapsed following a fire and explosion, leaving at least four people injured. The local fire…
Singapore Police Investigate Suspected Arson at Yishun Executive Condo Site
A worrying series of fire incidents at a Yishun executive condominium construction site has raised alarms, with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirming the fires were intentionally started. From…
Christmas Tree Fire at Design Orchard: SCDF Responds Quickly
On the evening of 23 November 2024, a Christmas tree on the rooftop of Design Orchard caught fire, startling shoppers and passers-by on Orchard Road. The Singapore Civil Defence Force…
Lucky Plaza Fire Leads to Evacuations and Injuries
A fire broke out at Lucky Plaza on Orchard Road on 20 October 2024, leading to a quick evacuation and hospitalisation. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed it was…