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The SCDF said it was alerted to the fire at 2.35pm.
Singapore

Man, 60, in hospital after fire breaks out in Marsiling flat

SCDF was alerted to the blaze in Block 451 Yishun Ring Road at about 9.50am on Saturday.
Singapore

Five people taken to hospital after Yishun fire

A flat on the 7th floor at 340A Sembawang Close caught fire on Wednesday. Around 100 residents at the block had to be evacuated.
Singapore

Sembawang flat fire: Neighbours rushed to help evacuate family

At around 5pm, the SCDF was alerted to a fire in a 7th floor unit at Blk 340A Sembawang Close.
Singapore

3 children taken to hospital after fire in Sembawang flat

The blaze broke out at 12.40pm on Wednesday.
World

17 dead in Changchun restaurant fire in China

Firefighters at the scene of the karaoke bar fire in Vietnam's Bin Duong province on Sept 6, 2022.
World

Owner of Vietnam bar arrested after blaze that killed 32

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said on Facebook that it was alerted to a fire at No. 66 Woodlands Industrial Park.
Singapore

Fire breaks out at Woodlands Industrial Park

The blaze consumed a tall building that housed an office of state-owned telecommunications company China Telecom.
World

Towering inferno in central China city

Technician, Malaiyappan Mayalagu was fined $2,700 after he pleaded guilty to endangering human life by a negligent act and tampering with evidence.
Singapore

Bukit Batok fire: Technician fined $2.7k for negligence

    The video showed the thick plumes coming from Changi Airport Terminal 1.
    Singapore

    Smoke seen at T1 in video from fire-fighting drill: CAG

    This comes in the wake of two fires in flats last month that involved hoarding, one of which claimed a life.
    Singapore

    Fire extinguishers to be placed at HDB lift lobbies

    Injured victims lying in a ward at the An Phu General hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept 7, 2022.
    World

    'We thought we'd die': Vietnam fire survivors recount terror

    Technician, Malaiyappan Mayalagu was fined $2,700 after he pleaded guilty to endangering human life by a negligent act and tampering with evidence.
    Singapore

    Bukit Batok fire: Technician fined $2.7k for negligence

    The video showed the thick plumes coming from Changi Airport Terminal 1.
    Singapore

    Smoke seen at T1 in video from fire-fighting drill: CAG

    This comes in the wake of two fires in flats last month that involved hoarding, one of which claimed a life.
    Singapore

    Fire extinguishers to be placed at HDB lift lobbies

    Injured victims lying in a ward at the An Phu General hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept 7, 2022.
    World

    'We thought we'd die': Vietnam fire survivors recount terror

    Hoarding in common areas can pose a fire safety threat for other residents. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
    Singapore

    What can I do if my neighbour is a hoarder?

    Firefighters discovered Damin Kansol's charred remains in an abandoned toilet.
    World

    Prank goes wrong when Malaysian teen dies in toilet fire

    The blaze on Aug 16 at Block 236 Jurong East Street 21 had killed a 48-year-old man.
    Singapore

    SCDF to assess if more needed to tackle fires involving clutter

    Shin Min Daily News previously reported that the man was trying to start the vehicle when it suddenly caught fire.
    Singapore

    Man trapped in blazing car dies one month later

    A panel of spruce wood coated with the fire-resistant resin (left), and another without, after being subjected to high heat.ST PHOTO: WALLACE WOON
    Singapore

    It looks like plain wood but doesn't easily catch fire

    The SCDF were alerted to the second fire at Block 236 Jurong East at about 5am on Aug 17.
    Singapore

    Jurong East flat catches fire again, a day after blaze kills 1