SBS Transit Bus Captains Commended for Heroic Car Fire Rescue in Ang Mo Kio
Two SBS Transit bus captains have become local heroes after extinguishing a car fire in Ang Mo Kio early on the morning of 15 January 2024. The commendable actions of…
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Tragic Alpine Bar Fire: Switzerland Mourns 40 Victims as Investigation Unfolds
Switzerland is grieving the loss of 40 lives following a devastating fire at a bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. The tragedy, which occurred on 1 January 2024, has…
Fire Incidents Cause Evacuations at Sembawang HDB and Hong Lim Market
Two separate fires on consecutive days have shaken parts of Singapore, prompting evacuations and sending multiple individuals to the hospital. Fire at Sembawang HDB Flat On 1 January 2024, a…
Tragic Fire in Crans-Montana Bar Claims Lives as Investigation Continues
In a heartbreaking incident early on 1 January 2024, a fire caused by an explosion in the popular bar Le Constellation in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has left several people dead and…
Singapore Community in Hong Kong Raises Funds for Fire Victims at Wang Fuk Court
The Singaporean community in Hong Kong has come together to raise HK$1.8 million (S$304,000) for the victims of a devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, which claimed…
Tragic Nightclub Fire in Goa Claims Lives of Tourists and Staff
A devastating fire at a nightclub in Goa, India, has claimed the lives of at least 25 people, sparking immediate action and condolences from officials. The incident occurred around 12.04am…
Two Recent Fires in Singapore Prompt Evacuations and Hospital Visits
Singapore witnessed two significant fires within a week, leading to evacuations and people being hospitalised for smoke inhalation. Trailer Fire on Clementi Road On 2 December 2024, a trailer caught…
Fire in Yishun HDB Flat and Motorcycle Accident in Eunos: A Day of Safety Alerts
On 12 November 2024, Singapore witnessed two alarming incidents that set off safety alerts among residents—one involving a fire in a Yishun HDB flat and another a motorcycle accident in…
Fires Break Out in Ang Mo Kio and Yishun: Four Hospitalized
SINGAPORE, November 2024 — This week has seen two separate fires in Housing and Development Board (HDB) blocks, leading to several hospitalisations. The incidents have raised concerns over fire safety,…
Two Teenagers Arrested After Ang Mo Kio Fire Sends Eleven to Hospital
A startling incident in Ang Mo Kio has resulted in the arrest of two teenage boys and the evacuation of dozens following a fire that broke out on the evening…
Car Fire Causes Major Traffic Snarl on Marina Coastal Expressway
In a dramatic incident during the evening rush hour, a car caught fire in the Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) tunnel on 18 September 2024, bringing traffic to a complete standstill.…
Heroic SMRT Bus Captain Yau Minddin Saves the Day by Quelling Car Fire
A remarkable act of bravery unfolded on 17 August 2024, when SMRT bus captain Yau Minddin Bin Muhamad responded to a burning car near the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.…
Tragic Fire Claims Two Lives at Block 106 Jalan Bukit Merah
SINGAPORE: A tragic fire on Wednesday, 13 August 2024, has left two individuals dead and four others needing hospital care at Singapore General Hospital (SGH). The Singapore Civil Defence Force…
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…
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…