Firefighters Navigate Challenges as Toa Payoh Blaze Tests Fire Safety Measures
SINGAPORE — Firefighters from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) faced a daunting task during a blaze at Block 229 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh on 29 July 2024. With the…
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Fire Erupts in Toa Payoh HDB Flat: SCDF Responds
A fire broke out in a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in Toa Payoh on 29 July 2024, triggering a significant response from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).…
Tragic Toa Payoh Fire Claims Lives of Two Residents
A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Tuesday evening, 22 July 2024, at Block 173 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, where a fire tragically claimed the lives of two individuals. Fire Outbreak Details…
Accidents in Singapore: Lorry Flips in Tuas and Fire Breaks Out Near Holland Village
In a series of unfortunate events, two separate incidents in Singapore have led to several individuals being injured and rushed to hospital. The first incident, involving a lorry flipping over,…
Fire Incident at Jalan Tenteram Sends Five to Hospital
A fire broke out at a Housing Board block located at 20 Jalan Tenteram just before noon on Thursday, 29 May 2024, resulting in several injuries and an evacuation. Details…
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)…
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…