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26/09/2023

Spate of vehicles on fire

Update 30 Oct 2023: Car bursts into flames near Sengkang HDB block

A car burst into flames near Block 144 Rivervale Drive on Sunday afternoon (Oct 22).

Stomper Dave alerted Stomp to the fire and shared photos and videos of Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) firefighters arriving to extinguish the fire.

The vehicle was blackened and the air in the area was filled with smoke.


Car bursts into flames at NTFGH carpark, fire extinguished by sprinkler system

A car burst into flames at a carpark located in Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) on Thursday afternoon (Oct 12).

Stomper Christy alerted Stomp to the incident and shared a video her sister had sent to her.

"I was with my brother at NTFGH's carpark and was first to witness this fire," Christy's sister said. "It was quite scary as no one was around."


Car catches fire at Bedok Reservoir Road

A car caught fire near Block 742 Bedok Reservoir Road on Saturday (July 22).

Stomper Fathurrahman shared videos showing firefighters spraying water at the car's engine compartment at a carpark. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told Stomp that it was alerted to the fire at around 5.55pm.

The fire, which involved the engine compartment of a car, was extinguished by SCDF using a domestic hose and a dry powder extinguisher.


Taxi catches fire near church, dinner guests at function evacuated: '2 loud booms were heard'

A ComfortDelGro taxi caught fire outside a church in Serangoon Gardens on Saturday night.

A dinner function at the adjacent Trinity Methodist Church was taking place at the time and some 50 people, who were seated in its outdoor compound, including its driveway, were told to leave the area.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire at 8.50pm on Saturday. The fire, which involved the engine compartment of a vehicle, was extinguished using three compressed air foam backpacks and a hosereel.


Plumes of smoke rise up to the sky after car catches fire at Bukit Panjang

A car caught fire along Bukit Panjang Road on Monday evening (May 8).

A Stomper alerted Stomp to the incident and shared photos and videos he took of smoke rising into the air from the burning vehicle.

He said it happened near Senja-Cashew Community Club and Bukit Panjang Plaza. The car is believed to be a Mercedes-Benz.


Car catches fire near Yishun HDB block

A car caught fire near Block 455 Yishun Street 41 on Monday evening (Oct 2).

Stompers Eric and Jerry alerted Stomp to videos circulating online of Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers arriving at the scene to extinguish the fire.

The car is a white Mazda Biante and one of its doors was left open.



2nd burning car on expressway in less than 24 hours, this time on BKE

A second burning car on a Singapore expressway was caught on video in less than 24 hours on Friday morning (Sept 15).

Stomper Ismail shared a video of the vehicle engulfed in flames on the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) at 6.10am. "From a distance, I saw the car suddenly caught fire on the BKE after Woodlands Checkpoint," said the Stomper.

"The driver managed to escape and was attended to by police officers." A day earlier, a car caught fire on the PIE in the afternoon. No injuries were reported.


Motorcyclists stop to help woman after her car catches fire on PIE: 'Driver managed to get out'

A car caught fire on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) on Thursday afternoon (Sept 14).

No injuries were reported. Two Stompers shared videos of the vehicle in flames on the Woodsville Flyover near the Ministry of Manpower building.

"When we saw it, the front part was burning," said one of the Stompers.


Man assisting police investigations after car catches fire in accident near Woodlands Causeway

A 48-year-old male driver is assisting the police with investigations after a car caught fire following an accident involving another car on Friday.

The police said they were alerted to the accident along the Woodlands Centre slip road into the Bukit Timah Expressway, towards the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE), at 6am.

Chinese-language newspaper Shin Min Daily News, citing an eyewitness account, reported a black car in flames on the left of the expressway. A red car was parked in front of it, with a dented boot and its hazard lights on. The metal railing at the side of the expressway was almost broken.

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Motorists slow down to look at burning car on PIE, cause heavy traffic jam

A white MPV caught fire on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) early Thursday evening (Aug 31), causing a traffic jam.

A Stomper shared a video of firefighters putting out the fire in the emergency lane of the expressway.

A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Red Rhino, a tow truck and vehicles from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the police were at the scene.


Burning car in Sims Drive carpark near James Cook University sends black smoke into night sky

A car caught fire in the carpark at Sims Drive on Saturday night (July 15).

Stomper KC shared a photo taken from afar showing a pillar of smoke in the middle of a housing estate.

"Fire and thick black smoke spotted near James Cook University. Sirens can be heard in the distance," said the Stomper. Videos posted online show a car in flames.


Plumes of smoke rise up to the sky after car catches fire at Bukit Panjang

A car caught fire along Bukit Panjang Road on Monday evening (May 8).

A Stomper alerted Stomp to the incident and shared photos and videos he took of smoke rising into the air from the burning vehicle.

He said it happened near Senja-Cashew Community Club and Bukit Panjang Plaza. The car is believed to be a Mercedes-Benz.


Car catches fire while queueing at Woodlands Checkpoint

A car caught fire while queueing to enter Malaysia via Woodlands Checkpoint on Wednesday morning (Dec 21).

Stomper Patrick alerted Stomp to the incident and said the car caught fire just before reaching the immigration counter.

In response to a Stomp query, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the fire at 21 Woodlands Checkpoint at 7.10am.


Car catches fire along Victoria Street

A car caught fire along Victoria Street in the early hours of Friday morning (Dec 16).

Stomper Lester alerted Stomp to the incident and shared a video he took as he was passing by the burning vehicle.

In response to a Stomp query, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the fire at about 1.35am.



Car catches fire on East Coast Parkway on Wednesday
The fire, which involved the car’s engine compartment, was extinguished using two hose reels and a dry powder extinguisher. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

A car caught fire on the East Coast Parkway on Wednesday night, near the Pan-Island Expressway and Tampines Expressway exit.

Photos online showed a silver car spewing a large cloud of smoke. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said on Thursday that it was alerted to the fire at about 11.50pm on Wednesday.

The fire, which involved the car’s engine compartment, was extinguished by firefighters using two hose reels and a dry powder extinguisher. No injuries were reported.



Car catches fire at Bedok Reservoir Road

A car caught fire near Block 742 Bedok Reservoir Road on Saturday (July 22).

Stomper Fathurrahman shared videos showing firefighters spraying water at the car's engine compartment at a carpark. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told Stomp that it was alerted to the fire at around 5.55pm.

The fire, which involved the engine compartment of a car, was extinguished by SCDF using a domestic hose and a dry powder extinguisher. There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Taxi catches fire in Yishun, explosion caught on video

A blue ComfortDelgro taxi caught fire near Block 149 Yishun Street 11 on Tuesday morning (May 30).

A Stomper shared a video showing flames coming from under the bonnet of the vehicle on the side of the road.

A small explosion was caught on another video posted on TikTok.


Porsche catches fire outside Sentosa Cove home, explosions caught on video

A Porsche caught fire outside a home at Sentosa Cove on Friday evening (May 12), leading to small explosions coming from the car.

Several videos of the fire were posted online. In response to a Stomp query, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire at 12 Cove Way at about 6.50pm. 

"The fire involved contents of a car porch outside the unit on the first floor. SCDF extinguished the fire using two water jets," said SCDF.


Car goes up in flames in Yishun

A car caught fire in Yishun on Tuesday (Mar 28).

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told Stomp that it was alerted to the vehicle fire near the junction of Yishun Avenue 1 and Seletar West Link at around 5.35pm. The fire, which involved the car's engine compartment, was extinguished by SCDF using a water jet.

A video shared by Stomper Tan shows the car engulfed in flames and black smoke. There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.


Car catches fire along Bukit Panjang Road, no injuries reported

A car caught fire along Bukit Panjang Road on Monday (May 8) evening, with a video of the incident showing a plume of black smoke visible from a distance.

There were no reported injuries in the blaze, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in response to TODAY’s queries on Tuesday.

SCDF was alerted to the fire, which involved a car, along Bukit Panjang Road at about 6pm on Monday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze using a water jet and a compressed air foam backpack.

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Taxi catches fire near church, dinner guests at function evacuated: '2 loud booms were heard'

A ComfortDelGro taxi caught fire outside a church in Serangoon Gardens on Saturday night.

A dinner function at the adjacent Trinity Methodist Church was taking place at the time and some 50 people, who were seated in its outdoor compound, including its driveway, were told to leave the area.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire at 8.50pm on Saturday. The fire, which involved the engine compartment of a vehicle, was extinguished using three compressed air foam backpacks and a hosereel.


Car erupts in flames on road in Yishun

A car was engulfed in flames after an accident in Yishun on Tuesday, before the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) put out the fire. No one was injured. The incident was captured on video, showing the burning wreck on the rightmost lane of the road near the junction of Yishun Avenue 1 and Seletar West Link.

The SCDF said it was alerted to the vehicle fire at 5.35pm. The fire, which involved the engine compartment of the car, was extinguished using a water jet. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Straits Times understands that the car was involved in an accident with another vehicle before the fire happened.

According to SCDF’s annual statistics report released in February, there has been a 31.6 per cent spike in vehicle fires in 2022 with 204 cases, up from 155 in 2021. The rise followed the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in 2022, with SCDF adding that the figure is similar to pre-pandemic levels. There were 195 vehicle fires in 2019.


Car on fire along River Valley Close, no reported injuries

A car caught fire along River Valley Close on Feb. 17.

Wayne Hazell, an IT consultant, told Mothership that he was in his apartment when he spotted smoke rising outside his window at around 12:08 pm. He thought the fire started at the nearby construction site, and rushed down to see if people were safe. Instead, he saw a blue car on fire.

Wayne described what he saw, “The blue car was going up in flames and turned white in a few seconds.” He said he was worried that there were people in the car. Fortunately, when the police officers and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) firefighters arrived, it was clear that the car was empty.


Car on fire in PIE accident involving 6 vehicles

A car caught fire in an early morning accident involving six vehicles at the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) on the eve of Chinese New Year.

A number of videos online show the aftermath of the accident with the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) at the scene. A yellow car not on fire looked like a Porsche Cayman. In response to a Stomp query, SCDF said that it was alerted to a vehicle fire and road traffic accident on PIE towards Tuas after the Central Expressway (Seletar Expressway) exit on Jan 21 about 5.10am.

"SCDF extinguished the fire using a water jet. The cause of the fire is under investigation," said SCDF, adding that five people were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.


Car engulfed in flames in Serangoon North HDB estate, no injuries reported

A car caught fire at Serangoon North Avenue 4 at around 10:40pm on Feb. 15. According to a video sent by a Mothership reader, three firefighters were seen putting out the fire.

In response to Mothership's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a fire at a car park near Block 539 Serangoon North Avenue 4 at about 10:40pm. The fire involved the engine compartment of a car.

The fire was extinguished using a water jet and a hosereel. A car that was parked adjacent to the burning vehicle was also affected by the fire.


Mercedes-Benz catches fire on road beside Lau Pa Sat

A car was seen on fire at the junction of Raffles Quay and Cross Street beside near Lau Pa Sat and Hong Leong Building on Nov. 17 morning.

In a video put up on Facebook, a silver Mercedes-Benz could be seen engulfed in flames. The fire appeared to have originated from the car's bonnet as plumes of smoke and orange flames were clearly visible.

The Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the fire near 18 Raffles Quay at 8:45am. The SCDF personnel arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire with a water jet.


Bukit Panjang blaze damages 4 vehicles, one man taken to hospital

Onlookers could only watch in horror from a safe distance as a man - screaming in pain as he lay face down on the ground - was attended to by paramedics.

Residents had been roused from their sleep early on Sunday (July 3) morning when bright orange flames engulfed a car, prompting some to gather at the foot of Block 216 Petir Road in Bukit Panjang.

Madam Kasidah Yusoff, 55, a cleaner who lives on the second floor of the block that overlooks the carpark, said "the entire window in front of our flat glowed bright orange, and I could feel the heat".


Porsche goes up in flames on AYE

A Porsche caught fire along the the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) on Monday evening (Jan 10).

Several Stompers shared photos and videos of the car engulfed in flames.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told Stomp that it was alerted to the blaze along AYE towards Tuas after Keppel Road exit at around 7.40pm. SCDF extinguished the fire using a compressed air foam backpack and a water jet.


Taxi catches fire at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6: Fourth reported vehicle fire in January

A car caught fire at Block 728 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 in the early hours of Friday (Jan 14).

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told Stomp that it was alerted to the fire, which involved the vehicle's engine compartment, at around 12.15am.

SCDF extinguished the fire using three compressed air foam backpacks and a hose reel.


Car engulfed in flames on SLE

A car caught fire along the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on Monday afternoon (Jan 24).

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire along the SLE towards Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE), before Mandai Avenue exit, at around 4.15pm.

The fire involved the engine compartment of a car and was extinguished using a water jet, an SCDF spokesman told Stomp. There were no reported injuries.


Motorcyclist taken to hospital after vehicle burst into flames along Mandai Avenue
A 52-year-old motorcyclist is assisting with police investigations for careless driving. (Photo: Serene Tiong)

A 52-year-old man was taken to hospital on Monday (Jan 24) after his motorcycle burst into flames along Mandai Avenue.

The motorcyclist is assisting investigations into careless driving, said the police. The Singapore Police Force and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident at around 7.40am.

A video sent in by a CNA reader showed a motorcycle on fire in the middle of the three-lane road. Flames and black smoke shot up from the motorcycle as other vehicles drove past.


Driver and son narrowly escape car that catches fire outside Maris Stella High School
A black Mercedes-Benz burst into flames outside Maris Stella High School along Bartley Road at about 7.30am on Thursday (Jan 13), minutes after its driver and her son sensed that something was amiss and left the vehicle.

The driver, who wanted to be known only as Ms Quek, told The Straits Times that she was ferrying her son - a Primary 1 pupil - to the school when the incident happened.

"We were queueing (to get into the school) when we smelled something burning, and my son told me to evacuate quickly."


Car bursts into flames near Maris Stella High School; driver and her son unhurt

A black Mercedes-Benz car burst into flames near the entrance of Maris Stella High School at about 7.30am on Thursday (13 January).

Black smoke emitted from the blaze, and a few explosions were heard from the burning vehicle.

According to onlookers, a security guard from the school tried to put out the flames with a fire extinguisher, but to no avail.


1 person dead after car catches fire at Cassia Crescent
In response to TODAY’s queries, the police said they responded to a case where a car had caught fire at the carpark of Block 42 Cassia Crescent at about 3pm on Jan 7, 2022

A person died on Friday (Jan 7) after a car fire incident at a car park beside the Geylang Neighbourhood Police Centre.

In response to TODAY’s queries, the police said they responded to a case where a car had caught fire at the car park of Block 42 Cassia Crescent at about 3pm that day. “A person was pronounced dead at scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedic,” said the police.

The authorities did not indicate the gender or age of the victim. The police said that they do not suspect foul play based on preliminary investigations.


Driver dies in blaze after rental car catches fire following carpark crash

A driver died while trapped in a rented car that caught fire after a collision in a carpark on Friday (Jan 7). The collision occurred in the open carpark at Block 42 Cassia Crescent, next to the Geylang Police Post.

A resident of the block, who gave her name only as Madam Ter, 47, said she was at home when she first noticed white smoke filling the air at around 3pm.

She and her husband went downstairs, where they saw a white Mazda 3 had crashed into a parked car. The car's bonnet was crushed and its cabin was filled with smoke, she said. It was not ablaze at that point.


Car bursts into flames in Hougang, sends 3 teens fleeing

Three teens made a quick escape after the car they were in burst into flames in Hougang last Saturday (Dec 11) afternoon.

The sedan caught fire while it was parked near the unloading area of an HDB block along Hougang Street 92. A resident told Shin Min Daily News that he saw a couple carrying items to a flat, appearing to leave their teenage children inside the car.

Moments later, smoke came out from the car, sending the young passengers fleeing for their lives.

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Car catches fire after loud 'bang' along Tampines Avenue 1

A car caught fire along Tampines Avenue 1 on Friday night (Dec 17).

Stomper Mark alerted Stomp to the fire and shared with Stomp a video of Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers arriving on the scene.

"The white car's engine stopped and a loud bang was heard," said Mark. "The engine caught fire."



Porsche on fire at Orchard Turn

A car caught fire along Orchard Turn on Monday afternoon (Dec 13).

Stomper H witnessed the incident outside Ngee Ann City at around 12.40pm and shared a video showing the car in flames. Firefighters can subsequently be seen putting out the blaze.

Facebook page SG Road Vigilante also posted a video showing smoke billowing from the Porsche.


Car bursts into flames at Yishun junction, leaves one person with minor injuries

A car burst into flames at the junction of Yishun Avenue 11 and Yishun Central on Monday afternoon (Nov 22).

Stomper Rifqi shared with Stomp photos and videos of Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) vehicles and firefighters at the scene. "It started off when the blaring of a vehicle's horn caught my attention at around 1.50pm," said the Stomper.

"I then got off to my balcony and saw a trail of smoke coming from a car and from there, I started recording.


Car engulfed in flames at Lavender Street

A car caught fire along Lavender Street on Saturday morning (Nov 6).

Stomper Kuek shared photos showing the vehicle engulfed in bright orange flames. In response to a Stomp query, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a fire along Lavender Street, before Serangoon Road, at around 7.40am.

The fire involved the car's engine compartment. SCDF extinguished the fire using a hose reel.


Car bursts into flames at Yishun junction

A car burst into flames at the junction of Yishun Avenue 11 and Yishun Central on Monday afternoon (Nov 22).

Stomper Rifqi shared with Stomp photos and videos of Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) vehicles and firefighters at the scene. "It started off when the blaring of a vehicle's horn caught my attention at around 1.50pm," said the Stomper.

"I then got off to my balcony and saw a trail of smoke coming from a car and from there, I started recording.


Car catches fire at Woodlands junction

A car burst into flames at the junction of Woodlands Drive 64 and Woodlands Drive 62 on Wednesday evening (Sep 22).

Stompers Man and Gallen alerted Stomp to the incident and shared videos of Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers extinguishing the vehicle fire.

"It happened in front of my house," said Man. "The car was on fire and the driver was nowhere to be found."


Driver, 33, thankful to be alive after his BMW bursts into flames on BKE
Before the BMW caught fire, Mr Lester Cher had noticed a burning smell and white smoke emitting from the air-conditioning vents

When his BMW X1 burst into flames on the Bukit Timah Expressway last Saturday, Mr Lester Cher thought of going back into the SUV to retrieve some items.

But the memory of a recent fire involving another BMW made him think better of it.

The 33-year-old told The New Paper yesterday: "I kept thinking of the people in the Tanjong Pagar car accident. Five of them were burned. How scary.


Woman rescued just before crashed car catches fire along SLE

A woman who crashed her car into the wall in an underpass along the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on Tuesday (Nov 2) was rescued by two passersby just before the vehicle burst into flames.

The 33-year-old woman was later taken, conscious, to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to an accident involving a car in an underpass along the SLE (towards the Bukit Timah Expressway) on exit 1 slip road leading to the Tampines Expressway (towards the Pan Island Expressway) at around 5.05pm.


Porsche engulfed in flames on AYE towards Tuas; no injuries reported

A Porsche went up in flames in the middle of the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) on Monday (Jan 10) evening.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) in a statement.

SCDF was alerted around 7.40pm to a fire involving a car on the AYE towards Tuas after Keppel Road exit.


Porsche goes up in flames on AYE

A Porsche caught fire along the the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) on Monday evening (Jan 10).

Several Stompers shared photos and videos of the car engulfed in flames. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told Stomp that it was alerted to the blaze along AYE towards Tuas after Keppel Road exit at around 7.40pm.

SCDF extinguished the fire using a compressed air foam backpack and a water jet. There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.


Driver rescued by 2 people before crashed car burst into flames in underpass along SLE
The Singapore Civil Defence Force said that the driver of the vehicle was taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

A driver was rescued by two people shortly before her crashed car burst into flames in a vehicular underpass on Tuesday (Nov 2). Emergency services were alerted to the fire at the underpass along a Seletar Expressway (SLE) slip road leading to Tampines Expressway at about 5pm on Tuesday.

A car had crashed into the wall of the underpass and was engulfed in flames when the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) arrived. The fire was extinguished with a compressed air foam jet.

"SCDF's investigation revealed that after the vehicle had crashed into the wall, two members of the public quickly rescued the driver to safety," SCDF said. "Shortly after, the vehicle burst into flames. SCDF has reached out to the two good Samaritans and commend them for their quick-thinking and selfless act."


Driver rescued by 2 people before crashed car burst into flames in underpass along SLE

A driver was rescued by two people shortly before her crashed car burst into flames in a vehicular underpass on Tuesday (Nov 2).

Emergency services were alerted to the fire at the underpass along a Seletar Expressway (SLE) slip road leading to Tampines Expressway at about 5pm on Tuesday.

A car had crashed into the wall of the underpass and was engulfed in flames when the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) arrived. The fire was extinguished with a compressed air foam jet.


Car engulfed in flames at Jalan Sultan & Beach Road junction

A car caught fire on Saturday (Mar. 20) evening along Jalan Sultan. 
Pictures and videos uploaded online showed a thick plume of black smoke rising from the burning car, with the car itself engulfed in flames.

Both the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF) were present at the scene.

It appears that the area was cordoned off for safety, and the fire was put out relatively quickly.


'Explosion' heard after passenger bus catches fire at Portsdown Road junction

A passenger bus caught fire at the junction of Portsdown Road and One-north Gateway on Monday morning (Feb 24).

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told Stomp that it responded to the fire at 9.15am and extinguished it using one water jet.

One person was assessed by SCDF paramedics.

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Bus catches fire at Botanic Gardens car park, no injuries reported

A passenger bus at a Botanic Gardens car park caught fire on Friday (Feb 21) afternoon.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to the fire along Tyersall Road at about 12.10pm and extinguished it using two water jets.

There were no injuries reported, said SCDF.

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Car in accident on ECP catches fire and ends up in divider of expressway
A video from a dashboard camera circulating online shows a car lodged in the shrubbery along the divider, with black smoke billowing from it. PHOTOS: SCREENGRABS FROM WHATSAPP

A car ended up in the middle of the East Coast Parkway (ECP) in flames on Saturday morning (Jan 4) after it crashed into the road divider.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said two people were assessed for injuries by its paramedics but refused its offer to take them to hospital.

The fire was put out by its officers using two water jets.

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Car catches fire in Choa Chu Kang multi-storey carpark, flames lick 2 cars parked alongside
One of the cars' hood is open and burned beyond recognition, with most of its metal casing having melted away.ST PHOTO: WONG KWAI CHOW

A car caught fire while parked in a multi-storey carpark in Choa Chu Kang on Saturday morning (Jan 4), charring at least two cars parked alongside it.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said there were no reported injuries from the vehicle fire that happened at 3am.

Photos appear to show the flame originating from the third storey of Block 541A Choa Chu Kang Street 52. Bits of the cement infrastructure near the affected cars have fallen onto the ground, with at least two bigger plates landing on a third BMW.

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Car catches fire along CTE

A car caught fire along the Central Expressway (CTE) towards Seletar Expressway (SLE) on Sunday afternoon (Sep 29).

Stompers Michelle, Nicholas and Elan contributed photos that show firefighters putting out the blaze and smoke emitting from the vehicle.

In response to a Stomp query, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the fire at around 2.20pm.

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Smoke emits from Volvo as it catches fire in Balestier

Smoke can be seen emitting from a Volvo which caught fire along Jalan Kebun Limau at about 11.55am on Friday (Sep 20).

Stomper Koh contributed a video of the scene which was filmed as he drove past the area.

He told Stomp: "I saw the Volvo at the side and saw smoke coming out from the car."

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Car catches fire in Punggol, sounds like firecrackers going off

A car caught fire at the junction of Punggol Drive and Punggol East on Sunday night (Aug 11).

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told Stomp that it responded to the incident at around 11.45pm.

The fire involved the car's engine compartment and was extinguished by the SCDF using one compressed air foam backpack.

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Car catches fire on TPE: Passers-by could feel the heat from inside their vehicle

A car caught fire along the Tampines Expressway, after Pasir Ris Drive 8, on Wednesday (July 24).

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told Stomp that it responded to the vehicle fire, which occurred in the direction of Changi Airport, at 6.25pm.

The fire was extinguished by the SCDF using water jets and compressed air foam backpacks.

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Taxi bursts into flames along Middle Road

A taxi caught fire along Middle Road on Thursday afternoon (July 11).

Stompers Lim, Franky and Hwa alerted Stomp to the incident and shared photos and videos of the burning vehicle.

Firefighters were seen extinguishing the flames coming from the taxi.

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Mercedes-Benz bursts into flames in the middle of Punggol East

A Mercedes-Benz car caught fire in the middle of Punggol East on Feb 28.

Stomper Shawn alerted Stomp to the incident and shared videos he took of the burning vehicle.

He was taking bus service 85 when he saw the car ahead of him.

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TransCab cabby taken to hospital after taxi catches fire along CTE

A cabby was taken to hospital after his taxi caught fire on the Central Expressway (CTE) on Wednesday afternoon (Feb 20).

Stomper Firdak alerted Stomp to the incident and shared a video he took of the burning vehicle as he was travelling past it.

In the video, flames and plumes of smoke are seen coming from the taxi's bonnet.

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Another Jaguar catches fire, this time along TPE

A Jaguar car caught fire along the Tampines Expressway towards the Pan Island Expressway, before the Upper Changi Road North exit on Wednesday evening (Jan 30).

Stomper Lian alerted Stomp to the fire and shared a video of the car engulfed in flames she took while her boyfriend was driving past it.

"My boyfriend told me it was a Jaguar," she said.

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Car catches fire at Yung Sheng Road multi-storey carpark

A car caught fire at a multi-storey carpark at Block 183 Yung Sheng Road on Tuesday night (Jan 29).

Stomper GK alerted Stomp to the incident and shared images he captured showing Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers at the scene.

In response to a Stomp media query, the SCDF said they responded to the vehicle fire incident at about 10pm.

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Jaguar engulfed in flames at Pending Road carpark causes nearby Suzuki to catch fire as well

A Jaguar car burst into flames at a carpark at Block 229 Pending Road on Monday afternoon (Jan 28).

Stomper Bruno alerted Stomp to the fire and shared a video he took of Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers putting the flames out.

In the video, the blaze had caused a nearby Suzuki to catch fire as well.

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Car catches fire along TPE

A car caught on fire along the Tampines Expressway (TPE) towards Changi, just before the Punggol Way exit yesterday (Nov 22) at about 5.11pm.

Stomper Anonymous received a video of the incident via WhatsApp from his friend, & Stomper Oliver Ong took a picture of the incident while he was in a public bus heading towards Bedok for dinner.

In the video, a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) fire engine can be seen.

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Car bursts into flames at River Valley Road

A car burst into flames along River Valley Road on Tue morning (Sep 25).

Stomper Aurora was travelling along the road at about 8.25am when she saw the burning car.


She shared a video she took of the scene with Stomp.

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Car catches fire near Seletar Aerospace Way

A car caught fire along the Central Expressway, towards the Tampines Expressway, at around 7.30pm on Monday (Jun 11).

The incident occurred after the tunnel, near Seletar Aerospace Way.

Stomper NoorWhirlzWindz contributed a circulated photo of the vehicles in flames.

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Car catches fire at Serangoon North Avenue 1 carpark

A car caught fire at an open carpark at Block 101 Serangoon North Avenue 1 on Saturday (Jun 2).

Stomper Xiang Wei alerted Stomp to the fire and shared a video of the burning vehicle.

Heavy smoke was seen rising from the flames and making the air thick and grey.

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Car catches fire along Balestier Road

A car caught fire along Balestier Road on Thursday afternoon (May 24).

Stomper Abhijit, a resident in the area, contributed photos showing Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers at the scene.

He said: "Firemen did their best to subdue the fire, but it took serious effort and additional support was called upon.

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2 more vehicles catch fire on Friday evening

2 cars caught fire on Friday evening (April 28), one at Adam Road and another along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE).

Stompers Yazid and David alerted Stomp to a car that had caught fire near a bus stop along Adam Road.

In response to media queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a vehicle fire at Adam Road towards Farrer Road at about 7.30pm.

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Prime mover bursts into flames on CTE

A prime mover caught fire on the Central Expressway (CTE) on Monday afternoon (Sep 16).

Stompers Adriano and CCK alerted Stomp to the fire and shared photos and videos they took of the burning vehicle.

Adriano spotted smoke coming from the expressway from his home at Ang Mo Kio.

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Truck catches fire on BKE after Mandai exit: Thick column of smoke seen from Bukit Panjang

A truck caught fire on the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) towards the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) on Friday evening (Sep 13).

Several Stompers alerted Stomp to the incident and shared photos and videos taken as they were passing by the scene.

The truck was engulfed in flames with smoke billowing from it.

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Flames engulf lorry on slip road into PIE towards Tuas

A lorry caught fire along a slip road into the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) towards Tuas, near Clementi Avenue 6, earlier this morning (Apr 27).

Stomper Ah Boy contributed a video of the vehicle fire and said it has been circulating online.

In response to a Stomp query, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire involving a lorry at 7.54am.

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Van catches fire along PIE towards Tuas: "I could feel the heat

A van caught fire along the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) towards Tuas earlier this morning (Feb 27) at around 11.30am.

Stomper Abhimanyu said he was on his way to the National University of Singapore (NUS) when he caught sight of the fire.

He told Stomp: "There were two to three people standing outside the car and staring at it.

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2 cars catch fire in separate incidents on Sunday night in Bugis, Hougang
An Alfa Romeo car (left) caught fire at the junction of Upper Serangoon Road and Hougang Avenue 4, while a private-hire car caught fire in a separate incident in Bugis on June 3, 2018. FOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK, SHIN MIN READER

2 cars, including an Alfa Romeo, caught fire in separate incidents on Sun night (Jun 3).

In the first incident, a car in Bugis caught fire in Tan Quee Lan Street at about 7pm.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to the case at about 7.30pm, and dispatched 2 fire engines and two fire bikes to the scene.

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2 cars catch fire in separate incidents
Cars caught fire in Tan Quee Lan Street (above) and Hougang. FOTOS: SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK, SHIN MIN READER

2 cars, one of them an Alfa Romeo, caught fire in separate incidents on Sunday night.

In the 1st incident, a car in Bugis caught fire along Tan Quee Lan Street at about 7pm. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the case at about 7.30pm, and dispatched two fire engines and two fire bikes to the scene.

A short time later, around 8pm, the Alfa Romeo caught fire in Hougang. SCDF said it responded to the fire at the junction of Upper Serangoon Road & Hougang Avenue 4.

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Car catches fire while travelling on AYE
A video uploaded to Facebook shows the car parked on the left road shoulder, with the front half of the vehicle engulfed in flames. FOTO: FACEBOOK/SG ROAD VIGILANTE

A car caught fire while travelling on the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) on Wed night (Jul 11). No injuries were reported.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it responded to a car fire on the AYE towards the Marina Coastal Expressway after the Keppel Road exit at about 9pm.

A video uploaded to Facebook shows the car parked on the left road shoulder, with the front half of the vehicle engulfed in flames. A man who could be the driver can be seen standing some distance behind the vehicle.

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Raging fire engulfs car along Braddell Road

A car combusted along Braddell Road towards Lornie Road this morning (Jul 16) at around 8am.

2 Stompers, who were in the same car when they witnessed the fire, had shared photos and videos of the incident.

In videos shared by Stompers Peter & Grace, the car's bonnet is seen engulfed in flames and grey smoke can be seen emerging from it.

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Car catches fire in Adam Road
The fire occurred at around 7.30pm on April 27, 2018 in Adam Road. FOTO: TWITTER/AIDILTEPER

A car caught fire in Adam Road on Friday evening (Apr 27), with officers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) putting out the fire in five minutes.

A video posted on Facebook by William Yong shows the vehicle blazing on the leftmost lane, by a bus stop.

SCDF said it was alerted to the vehicle fire in Adam Road towards Farrer Road at about 7.30pm.

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Car catches fire at Yishun open-air carpark
Videos shared by 21-year-old student Tan Yong An show SCDF officers battling the flames. SCREENGRAB: YOUTUBE/STRAITS TIMES

A vehicle caught fire at an open-air carpark in Yishun on Friday evening (Apr 6).

An eyewitness, 21-yr-old student Tan Yong An, told The Straits Times that he was on his way home when he saw the car parked at Block 851 Yishun Street 81 in flames at around 5.10pm.

"I also saw Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) vehicles arriving," he said. "I was next to the driver, I heard his partner tell the police that they had just alighted and went upstairs when the car caught fire."

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Car catches fire in Jurong after hitting railing, driver arrested for drug-related offences
A car that caught fire after hitting the railing on Monday (Jan 22). (Photo: Telegram/SG No.1 All in 1 Sharing

A car burst into flames on Jurong Canal Drive, closing the Jurong East Avenue 1 entrance to the Pan Island Expressway (PIE).

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the incident at about 3.40pm.

The fire was extinguished by SCDF personnel using a compressed air foam backpack. No injuries were reported, SCDF added.

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Explosions heard after car catches fire in Shunfu market car park
The front of the car was engulfed by fire. (Screenshot: Fabrications about The PAP/Facebook)

A man was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a car caught fire in a multi-storey car park in Shunfu on Mon (Mar 19).

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said that they responded to a vehicle fire at Deck 3A of a multi-storey car park at 320 Shunfu Road at about 11.50am. The fire involved the engine compartment of the car, & was extinguished by SCDF using two water jets and a compressed air foam backpack.

A man in his 40s was taken to the Tan Tock Seng Hospital for smoke inhalation. He was conscious & alert, SCDF added.

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Car catches fire along AYE in second such blaze on Friday
The blaze engulfed the vehicle on the leftmost lane of the Ayer Rajah Expressway, towards Tuas, after the Buona Vista Exit, on Apr 27, 2018.SCREENGRAB: TELEGRAM/SGROAD BLOCKS/TRAFFIC NEWS

A 2nd car caught fire on Friday (April 27), this time along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE).


The blaze engulfed a vehicle on the leftmost lane of AYE, towards Tuas, after the Buona Vista Exit.


Officers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force were alerted to the fire at about 8.50pm and extinguished it within 5 minutes with a water jet and a hose reel.


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Car catches fire in Adam Road


A car caught fire in Adam Road on Friday evening (Apr 27), with officers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) putting out the fire in 5 minutes.

A video posted on Facebook by William Yong shows the vehicle blazing on the leftmost lane, by a bus stop.

SCDF said it was alerted to the vehicle fire in Adam Road towards Farrer Road at about 7.30pm.

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2 more vehicles catch fire on Friday evening

2 cars caught fire on Friday evening (Apr 28), one at Adam Road and another along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE).

Stompers Yazid and David alerted Stomp to a car that had caught fire near a bus stop along Adam Road.

In response to media queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a vehicle fire at Adam Road towards Farrer Road at about 7.30pm.

related: Cars on fire

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Car catches fire along Balestier Road

A car caught fire along Balestier Road on Thu afternoon (May 24).

Stomper Abhijit, a resident in the area, contributed photos showing Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers at the scene.

He said: "Firemen did their best to subdue the fire, but it took serious effort and additional support was called upon.

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Car catches fire at Serangoon North Avenue 1 carpark

A car caught fire at an open carpark at Block 101 Serangoon North Avenue 1 on Saturday (Jun 2).

Stomper Xiang Wei alerted Stomp to the fire and shared a video of the burning vehicle.

Heavy smoke was seen rising from the flames and making the air thick and grey.

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Car bursts into flames on PIE
Screenshots from a video circulating online of the car on fire at PIE on Jan 10 (Screengrab: Facebook/Mohd Irwan Rashid)

A car burst into flames on the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) on Wed night (Jan 10) following an accident that is believed to involve 2 other cars.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to a vehicle fire along PIE towards Tuas after the Clementi Ave 6 exit at 8.55pm, and extinguished the fire using a water jet.

There were no reported injuries, said SCDF, adding that the cause of fire is under investigation.

A video uploaded by Facebook user Mohd Irwan Rashid showed one car engulfed completely by fire on the right lane. 2 other cars, which appear to have collided head-on, were just in front of the vehicle on fire.

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Burning bus on Marina Coastal Expressway causes closure of ECP exit lane

An exit lane on the East Coast Parkway (ECP) has been closed after a private bus travelling towards Changi caught fire at around 2pm on Sun (Jan 7) afternoon. foto: Telegram/SG No 1 all-in-1 sharing

An exit lane on the East Coast Parkway (ECP) has been closed after a private bus travelling towards Changi caught fire at around 2pm on Sunday (Jan 7) afternoon.

There are no reported injuries as a result of the incident.

According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), the fire involved the engine compartment of the bus, & firefighters extinguished it using a water jet.

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Car catches fire along Lornie Road, causing heavy traffic

A car caught fire along Lornie Road on Wednesday morning (Oct 18). (Foto: @yokey017/Twitter)

A car burst into flames along Lornie Road on Wed morning (Oct 18), causing heavy traffic.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance along Lornie Road, towards Upper Thomson, at about 9:18am. It sent 2 fire engines and 1 fire bike to the scene.

The fire, which involved the car's engine compartment, was extinguished by SCDF using 2 water jets.

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Lorry catches fire on Lornie Road, causes 3-hour traffic jam

A lorry caught fire during the rush hour commute on Lornie Road on Tuesday (Sept 5) morning, causing a traffic jam that extended to Braddell Road. Foto: Lee Xin Li

A lorry that caught fire on Lornie Road yesterday morning caused a 3-hour traffic jam that extended all the way to Braddell Road at one point.

No one was injured in the incident, with firefighters putting out the flames with a hosereel, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).

Motorists & commuters were first alerted to the incident at 7:31am via the traffic website, One Motoring.

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Car on fire in CTE tunnel blocks Havelock Road exit

Smoke rising out from Havelock Road exit. Foto: Masturah Maidin

A car caught on fire after an accident on Sat (Aug 12), prompting the closure of the Havelock Road exit leading out of the Central Expressway (CTE).

Traffic from the CTE towards the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) is still open as the lanes leading there are passable, said the police.

An update by the police on Facebook around 11:30pm said that all lanes were finally passable.

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Car catches fire at Bedok North, no injuries reported

A car caught fire outside Block 534 Bedok North Street 3 on Sep 9, 2017. (Foto: Facebook/Our Singapore)

A car caught fire at a carpark outside Block 534 Bedok North Street 3 on Sat (Sep 9), but no injuries were reported.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the incident at about 10.35am & dispatched a fire engine, a red rhino and two firebikes.

A video on Facebook page Our Singapore shows flames & thick smoke rising from the bonnet of a black car that was parked between a white car and a blue ComfortDelGro taxi.

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Car engulfed in flames at Bedok North carpark put out by brave SCDF officers


A car caught fire today in the carpark of Block 533, Bedok North Street 3 today (Sept 9) at about 2.30pm.

Stomper Douglas received a video of the incident from a WhatsApp group and forwarded it to Stomp.

In the video, the bonnet of a black car was seen engulfed in flames.

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Huge traffic jam in KPE after taxi catches fire

Jam in KPE after cab explosion
A Transcab taxi caught fire in the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) tunnel last night, causing a huge traffic jam during the evening peak hours

A video that circulated on social media showed a red taxi on fire followed by an explosion at the front of the vehicle.

It is believed the taxi driver escaped unhurt & there were no other reported injuries.

The fire, which involved the engine compartment of the taxi, was extinguished by 2 members of the public using a hosereel before The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) arrived.

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Taxi on fire explodes within KPE tunnel; fire extinguished by members of public

Still image taken from video shows a Trans-cab taxi as it explodes within the KPE tunnel towards the TPE on Aug 29, 2017 evening. foto: Social media

A taxi travelling through the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) tunnel towards Tampines Expressway (TPE) caught fire & exploded during the evening rush hour on Tuesday (Aug 29).


According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), they were alerted to the fire, which involved the engine compartment of a Trans-Cab taxi, at 7pm.

The accident was subsequently reported by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on their Twitter feed, informing motorists to avoid lane four at 7.20pm

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Taxi catches fire in KPE tunnel, no injuries reported

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CAR TURNS INTO FIRE BALL @ BEDOK SOUTH AVE 3

Netizens took a video of a car that catches on fire @ Midview City right outside Grab headquarters

A car went from a fiery fireball to a smoldering wreck yesterday at Block 167, Bedok South Avenue 3.


The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed that it responded to the scene of the fire at about 5PM yesterday. The fire was put out by a SCDF firefighter with a hose reel.

No one was injured. Investigations are ongoing on how the fire started.

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Alfa Romeo goes up in flames at SGH carpark, leaving only burnt skeleton behind

Photo: STOMP

Stompers Dervin and Krish R alerted Stomp to a car that caught fire today (Feb 10) at Singapore General Hospital's (SGH) carpark.

According to Stomper Krish R, the fire took place in front of Tower Block A.

Both Stompers sent us videos of the incident, which took place around 4.30pm.

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Car catches fire near Changi Airport, 5 injured


A car caught fire on Monday (Jul 24) after it crashed into a centre divider along Airport Boulevard.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the accident at about 4pm and dispatched a fire engine, a Red Rhino, 2 fire bikes & 2 ambulances to the scene.

The five people who had been in the vehicle were taken to Changi General Hospital with minor injuries, SCDF added.

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Fire-Prone Cars


The Story: Uber knowingly bought more than 1,000 defective Honda Vezel cars and rented them to its drivers. One least one car burst into flames this year.

What better way to start the article than by talking about this recent incident reported by The Wall Street Journal.

It was found after reviewing internal e-mails that managers in Uber Singapore were completely aware when purchasing the cars that they had been recalled by Honda as they contained an electrical component that could overheat and catch fire.

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Rented but recalled Uber car bursts into flames in Singapore

Uber is under fire once more, this time for knowingly renting defective cars of which at least one caught fire according to a report by the Wall Street Journal

Uber knowingly rented recalled Honda sports utility vehicles to its drivers in Singapore, at least one of which caught fire, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

The paper reported Uber's Singapore office bought more than 1,000 Honda Vezel sports utility vehicles to rent to its drivers there. The cars contained a faulty electrical part that could catch on fire and Honda had recalled in Japan and elsewhere. There had been at least six reports of fires in the Vezel.

As soon as Uber learned of its rented Honda Vezel catching fire, "we took swift action to fix the problem, in close coordination with Singapore’s Land Transport Authority as well as technical experts," Uber said in a statment. "But we acknowledge we could have done more—and we have done so."

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Honda Fit fires, collisions prompt at least sixth major recall


Honda Motor Co. will conduct at least the sixth round of major recalls involving its top-selling Fit compact in less than three years, as the automaker struggles to move past the quality woes that contributed to a change in chief executive officers.

The company will recall more than 283,000 Fits and Vezel crossovers after reports of six fires related to a control systems flaw and two collisions linked to a power steering defect, said transport ministry official Yuichi Yamamoto. None of the incidents resulted in death or injury, he said.

Persistent recalls of the Fit and Vezel that first began in October 2013 were among quality woes that led former President Takanobu Ito to abandon a global sales target before resigning the position. His successor, Takahiro Hachigo, has reshuffled top management and consolidated responsibility for product planning and evaluation, ceding more control back to the company’s overwhelmed research and development division.

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Taxi catches fire outside Grab headquarters at Midview City

A Silvercab taxi caught fire outside the Grab HQ at Midview City. VIDEO: ST READER

A taxi caught fire just outside ride-hailing firm Grab's offices at Midview City on Sunday (Jun 11). No one was injured in the incident.

The S'pore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire at 34 Sin Ming Lane at around 8:30am and dispatched two fire engines and two fire bikes.

It was extinguished using 2 hose reels and a compress air foam backpack.

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Mandatory checks on CNG taxis widened to include all private CNG vehicles
A taxi caught fire on Commonwealth Ave on Apr 30, 2017. (Foto: @yuhui / Twitter)

Owners of private cars fitted with compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders will be required to send their vehicles for inspection by Jun 9, announced the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Wed (May 24).

The cost of the inspection will be borne by LTA.

This is to safeguard public safety, said the authority, after 2 recent incidents which saw taxis with CNG cylinders catch fire.

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Vehicle fires are usually caused by overheating or electrical problems but explosions are rare, said safety experts

A car in an Ang Mo Kio carpark ended up a blackened heap after it caught fire on its own on 4 October 2016 afternoon. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to the fire at Block 609, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4, at 4.38pm. The blaze in the engine compartment was extinguished using a water jet and a fire extinguisher. Residents near the block said they heard loud bangs as the car burned. There were burn marks on a lorry and a car which were parked next to the burning car.

Vehicle fires are usually caused by overheating or electrical problems but explosions are rare, said safety experts.

On Sunday, a Trans-Cab taxi that operated on compressed natural gas (CNG) and petrol caught fire and exploded in Commonwealth Avenue opposite Buona Vista MRT station while firefighters were fighting the blaze.

related: All CNG taxis must be inspected by today

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2 PEOPLE ESCAPED CAR MOMENTS BEFORE IF BURSTS INTO FLAMES

In what is now becoming a common theme, another car caught fire, this time at Airport Boulevard on Thursday morning. SCDF reported that they managed to put out the fire using two water jets, and that occupants of the car had managed to escape before the car burst into flames.

An eyewitness said that he was dropping off his passenger at Terminal 1 when he saw the car 'explode'. Smoke was reportedly seen about 50 m away. He then said that the car on front of him slowed down, and when he passed by the burning car, he could feel the heat even from his taxi. A man and a woman emerged from the burning taxi and managed to run away.

This incident is a latest in a series of fires affecting cars. A Volkswagen Golf hatchback caught fire along the Pan-Island Expressway towards Jurong, near the Toa Payoh Lorong 6 exit, on Monday afternoon. A car caught fire at Woodlands Drive 50 last Friday evening, and 2 TransCab taxis were also involved in fires - one at Marymount Road on Monday and one along Commonwealth Avenue on April 30.

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Another Trans-Cab Taxi Catches Fire


When it happens once, it’s a freak occurrence. When it happens twice, it’s unlucky. But what if it happens more than twice?

It’s either a curse, or something has seriously gone wrong somewhere.

On Monday (May 22) afternoon, a Trans-Cab taxi caught fire on Marymount Road, Today reported — the 2nd time in just a month that a cab from that company has erupted in flames after an accident.

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Trans-Cab taxi catches fire at Marymount Road, second case in a month
The Trans-cab taxi which caught fire on Monday afternoon along Marymount Road. Photo: Faris Mokhtar/TODAY

A Trans-Cab taxi caught fire along Marymount Road near the junction of Sin Ming Avenue after it was involved in an accident on Mon afternoon (May 22).

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) first tweeted about the accident at 1.09pm. It advised motorists to avoid the right lane.

When TODAY arrived at the scene at around 2:30pm, Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers had put out the fire. The taxi driver, a man in his 50s, suffered burn injuries & was sent to the Singapore General Hospital, SCDF said.

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Trans-cab slashes taxi rentals amid growing competition (CNA)

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Burning taxi explodes at Buona Vista; firefighter among 4 injured
The charred remains of a Trans Cab taxi that caught fire on Sun (Apr 30). (foto: Loke Kok Fai)

A taxi caught fire and exploded on Commonwealth Avenue, near Buona Vista MRT station, on Sunday (Apr 30), injuring 4 people including a firefighter.

The taxi appears to belong to operator Trans-Cab.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire along Commonwealth Avenue, near the junction with North Buona Vista Road, at about 2.15pm.

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Poor Audi so suay - gets damaged after Volkswagen catches fire at Block 310B Punggol Waterway carpark

Stomper Wan saw that a Volksagen Jette had caught fire at the Basement 1 level of a carpark at Block 310B Punggol Waterway yesterday (Nov 26) at 8.45am.

In a photo sent in by the stomper, another car was damaged as well.

"An Audi A4 which was parked beside the Volkswagen was also affected," said Wan.

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4 men injured after taxi explodes on Commonwealth Avenue
A Trans-Cab taxi exploded opposite Buona Vista MRT station on April 30, 2017 FOTO: SOPHIE LIEW

4 men, including a S'pore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer, were injured after a Trans-Cab taxi exploded on Commonwealth Avenue opposite Buona Vista MRT station on Sunday (April 30) afternoon.

Preliminary investigations by the SCDF and the Police revealed that the likely cause of the explosion was a road traffic accident that had happened several minutes ago.

At about 2.15pm, the Police were alerted to a traffic accident on involving a taxi & a car. The taxi subsequently caught fire.

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Alfa Romeo goes up in flames at SGH carpark, leaving only burnt skeleton behind
Photo: STOMP

Stompers Dervin and Krish R alerted Stomp to a car that caught fire today (Feb 10) at Singapore General Hospital's (SGH) carpark.

According to Stomper Krish R, the fire took place in front of Tower Block A.

Both Stompers sent us videos of the incident, which took place around 4.30pm.

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Taxi explodes near Buona Vista MRT station, 4 injured
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SCDF officers putting out the blaze after a Trans-Cab taxi caught fire along Commonwealth Avenue. (PHOTO: Facebook page of Red Seo Hong Heng)

Four people were injured when a Trans-Cab taxi caught fire and exploded along Commonwealth Avenue, close to Buona Vista MRT station, on Sunday (30 April) afternoon.

Police were alerted to a traffic accident in the area at 2.15pm involving a taxi and a car, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in a Facebook post.

“The taxi subsequently caught fire and there was an explosion. Four men suffered minor burn injuries and were conveyed to the National University Hospital, including an SCDF officer,” said the SPF in its post.

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4 including SCDF officer injured after taxi explodes

A Trans-Cab taxi exploded on Commonwealth Avenue opposite Buona Vista MRT station on Sunday (April 30) afternoon

4 men, including a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer, were injured.

Preliminary investigations by the SCDF and the Police revealed that the likely cause of the explosion was a road traffic accident that had happened several minutes before.

Police said that they were alerted at about 2.15pm to a traffic accident involving a taxi and a car. The taxi subsequently caught fire. It then exploded.

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GRABCAR EXPLODES JUST AFTER PASSENGER STEPS OUT OF CAR

Friday Evening was a terrifying day for me. I booked grabcar to go home today. The car i took exploded right infront of my eyes.

Driver was confused and Luckily driver told me to get out asap as he told me that his car broke down and we already saw the smoke coming out from the front.

As soon as i walked out, the car was flaming bit by bit and it blasted. SCDF came asap as fast as 5 mins when it happened.

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There’s allegedly a lot of drama behind the exploded car in Bukit Batok


By now you would’ve read that a Nissan exploded in a multi-storey car park in Bukit Batok on Wednesday (Apr. 26) evening.

Videos of the aftermath of the incident was circulated widely with one person, believed to be the driver of the car, being shown badly burnt but conscious sitting in the vicinity. Butane gas canisters were reportedly found at the scene.

Here’s where the plot thickens.

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Man hurt in explosion at Bukit Batok car park
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A 32-yr-old man was taken to hospital after an explosion involving a car at Bukit Batok Street 24 on Wed (Apr 26).

Police said they were alerted to the incident at a car park at Block 290H at 6.28pm. The man was conscious when he was taken to the Singapore General Hospital.

Portable butane gas canisters were found at the scene, police said, adding that the cause of the explosion is still under investigation.

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Car catches fire in Ang Mo Kio carpark, third case in Singapore
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A car at an Ang Mo Kio carpark ended up a blackened heap after it caught fire spontaneously on Tuesday (Oct 4) afternoon.

No one was injured in the incident, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said.

SCDF was alerted of the fire at Block 609, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4, at 4.38pm.

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Hero pulls man out of burning car on BKE just before it explodes
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An accident on the  Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) on Friday afternoon left a couple injured and their car on fire.

Together with the truck driver, who wanted to be known as Mr Yang, 40, Mr Lim crawled into the car from the rear and managed to carry the unconscious driver to safety.

Thankfully, both the driver and passenger were pulled to safety by two motorists before the car exploded into flames, reported the Shin Min Daily News.

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Republic Poly staff gets family from car before engine bursts into flames
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A family of three managed to get clear of the car before the engine burst into flames FOTO: RAMZIE RAMZAN

He was taking a break with his colleagues at about 3.30pm on Sun (March 26) when he saw smoke coming out from the bonnet of a nearby car.

What horrified Mr Ramzie Ramzan, 38, an audio & visual technician with Republic Polytechnic (RP), was a couple with their young daughter, believed to be about six or seven years old, inside the car, which was on Woodlands Avenue 9.

"We ran towards the car, shouting for the family to get out in case the car caught fire or worse, exploded," he told The New Paper.

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SMRT taxi catches fire outside JCube shopping mall
An SMRT taxi caught fire on Tue evening in front of Block 131 Jurong Gateway Road. The Singapore Civil Defence Force received a call at 7.59pm and dispatched one fire engine, one Red Rhino, and two fire bikes. Upon arrival, the taxi's engine compartment was in flames, and the fire was extinguished within 10 minutes. - ST FOTO: YEO SAM JO

An SMRT taxi caught fire on Tuesday evening in front of Block 131 Jurong Gateway Road.

The S'pore Civil Defence Force received a call at 7.59pm and dispatched one fire engine, one Red Rhino, and 2 fire bikes.

Upon arrival, the taxi's engine compartment was in flames, and the fire was extinguished within 10 minutes.

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What happened? Car goes up in flames on MCE
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A car was engulfed in flames on the Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE).

Photos of the burning car went viral after being shared on the Connextaxi Facebook page.

The images show the interior of the car burning. A thick column of smoke can also be seen filling the tunnel.

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30 evacuated from Clementi Mall after car catches fire in basement carpark

About 30 people were evacuated from a mall in Clementi on Sunday (April 9) afternoon after a car caught fire in the carpark.

The fire occurred at about 1.15pm at the entrance of the carpark at The Clementi Mall, Lianhe Wanbao reported on Monday (April 10).

The vehicle caught fire suddenly as it was entering the carpark at the basement, and the driver escaped just in time, Wanbao said.

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Repeated car explosion at Woodlands Avenue 5

Is this near Mandai Tekong park?

Yeah it was, the T-lane junction before Woodlands Primary School there.

Sorry about the image quality though, it was from my snap lmao

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Two cars catch fire on AYE, ECP

One car caught fire on East Coast Parkway (ECP) and another on the Ayer-Rajah Expressway (AYE) in separate incidents on Thursday.

In the first fire, a car burst into flames along the ECP towards Changi Airport near the Bayshore Road exit around 7am, leaving the driver with mild injuries. A spokesman for the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said fire vehicles were sent to put out the fire. The car’s driver, who sustained abrasions on his chin and forearm, was sent by ambulance to Changi General Hospital.

The second incident occurred along the AYE towards Tuas near the Jurong Pier Road exit later in the day around noon.

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2 cars catch fire in different parts of S’pore; no one injured

2 cars caught fire within the space of about an hour on Mon evening (June 6) in different parts of S'pore.

The 1st incident occured at about 5pm involving a white car on fire near the junction of Farrer Road and Holland Road. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) extinguished the fire, which originated in the car’s engine compartment, with one water jet.

At about 6.12pm, the SCDF was then alerted to the 2nd incident. This time, it was a blue car whose engine compartment had caught fire at the junction of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 and 8.

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4 men injured after taxi explodes on Commonwealth Avenue
SCDF personnel examining the wreckage of the Trans-Cab taxi after it exploded, on April 30, 2017 FOTO: WHATSAPP

4 men, including a S'pore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer, were injured after a Trans-Cab taxi exploded on Commonwealth Avenue opposite Buona Vista MRT station on Sun (Apr 30) afternoon.

Preliminary investigations by the SCDF & the Police revealed that the likely cause of the explosion was a road traffic accident that had happened several minutes ago.

At about 2.15pm, the Police were alerted to a traffic accident on involving a taxi and a car. The taxi subsequently caught fire.

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Taxi goes up in flames in front of Ten Mile Junction mall at Woodlands Rd
SCDF personnel raced to put out the flames after a taxi caught fire at Woodlands Road this afternoon (March 25)

According to a spokesperson from the SCDF, no injuries were reported.

TRS reader Sang Ngiap managed to snap photos of the burning taxi as he was passing by on a bus, while TRS reader Giselle and Tasha sent in photos of the charred wreckage.

Taxi on fire opposite Ten Mile Junction mall. No one was hurt, and the taxi driver was standing nearby.

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TAXI GOES UP IN FLAMES AND CAUSES TRAFFIC JAM ALONG LOYANG AVE
Numerous TRS readers reported that a taxi had caught fire along Loyang Avenue yesterday (28 Mar)

TRS readers Lim, Ame, Susan, Kris, Natalie and Desmondsent in photos of the taxi in flames as well as when the SCDF personnel arrived at the scene and when the fire was being put out.

Susan said that the incident caused a heavy jam at around 8 am.

Ame said that it seems to have be caused by the engine overheating, and that a strong burning plastic odor filled the air.

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Explosion heard as cleaning buggy goes up in flames at carpark near Block 324 Ubi Avenue 1

Stomper Roger saw a cleaning buggy go up in flames on Aug 16 at a carpark in front of Block 324, Ubi Avenue 1.

Photos sent by the Stomper show the burning vehicle and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) personnel putting out the fire.

The buggy was almost completely burnt. Roger reported hearing a small explosion as it was burning.

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Three cases in four days of cars on fire

A car in an Ang Mo Kio carpark ended up a blackened heap after it caught fire on its own on Tuesday afternoon. It was the third such case in four days. One car went up in flames in a Tampines carpark in the early hours of Sunday morning, and a similar case was reported in a Woodlands carpark on Saturday evening. No one was injured in the incidents, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said.

It was alerted to the fire at Block 609, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4, at 4:38pm. The blaze in the engine compartment was extinguished using a water jet and a fire extinguisher. Residents near the block said they heard loud bangs as the car burned, Shin Min Daily News reported. There were burn marks on a lorry and a car which were parked next to the burning car, the report added.

On Sunday morning, the SCDF was called to extinguish another car fire in an open carpark around Block 464, Tampines Street 44. The fire occurred at about 4:40am. And at about 6:20pm on Saturday, a car parked at Block 149, Woodlands Street 13, also caught fire. Both fires were put out with a water jet.

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Third car catching fire at HDB carpark within four days
On Tuesday (4 October 2016), a car caught fire at the carpark at block 609 ang mo kio avenue 4

The fire started from the engine compartment and was extinguished using one water jet and a fire extinguisher.

Resident said: “that they heard several loud bangs as the car burned.”

Burn marks on a lorry and a car parking beside the burning car could be seen.


Car goes up in flames at Bukit Merah Central

Stomper Afandi saw a car go up in flames at 9.30am on Sat (July 9) at Bukit Merah Central.

The Stomper said no one was injured as everyone managed to get out of the car in time.

"An SCDF motorbike reached the location at 9.45am," said Afandi.

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Drivers forced to turn around or leave vehicles after car goes up in flames at KPE tunnel

Vehicles on the KPE were forced to turn around or get stuck in a jam after a car caught fire yesterday (July 5) night.

Stompers Lim, Lawrence and Anonymous alerted Stomp to the incident and sent us photos of the incident.

A video of the jam that occurred because the car going up in flames was posted on Roads.sg. The clip's caption also explained that the fire was put out as of 10.30pm.


Check out this awesome fire that whipped through cars in Whampoa
Like a bad day in a battlezone

Singapore Business Review normally reports on business matters but editor-in-chief Tim Charlton was taking an evening run in Whampoa when he spotted this crazy fire taking place.

It looked like it started off in one car, says Charlton, before spreading to others. First htere were pops and explosions and we ran. When the fire brigade came, the fire had started streaming down the drainage canal towards the river, shooting up several meters into the air like crazy geyser-like explosions, added Charlton.

He does not know what the cause of the fire was, and the Singapore fire force was able to put it out within 20 minutes.

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Car becomes 'chao ta' after catching fire at MacPherson Rd

Stomper Fitzy, Jeffery, Steve and John came across a black car on fire at Jalan Muhibbah along MacPherson Road yesterday (Mar 18) at around 6.30pm.

They took videos of the incident and sent it to Stomp.

In a video, a raging fire can be seen, while SCDF officers fought to keep it under control.

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Car Exploded in a HDB Carpark


A video was sent in at 2.30am that a vehicle exploded in a HDB Carpark in Singapore around 1.30am.


Cause of explosion is still unknown and police investigation in on-going.


Share your thoughts below.


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Vehicle fires on the rise
Car catches fire along AYE in second such blaze on Friday

A 2nd car caught fire on Friday (April 27), this time along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE).

The blaze engulfed a vehicle on the leftmost lane of AYE, towards Tuas, after the Buona Vista Exit.

Officers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force were alerted to the fire at about 8.50pm and extinguished it within 5 minutes with a water jet and a hose reel.


Full Coverage:
Minivan catches fire at Pasir Ris Drive 6
Taxi becomes ball of fire along SLE at 3.30am
Flames flicker as car catches fire along Pasir Ris Drive 6
Sparks fly as vehicle catches fire along TPE before Jalan Kayu exit
Mercedes catches fire along PIE towards Changi Airport
Car bursts into flames at River Valley Road
Car catches fire near Seletar Aerospace Way
Car catches fire at Serangoon North Avenue 1 carpark
Car catches fire along Balestier Road
2 more vehicles catch fire on Friday evening
Flames engulf lorry on slip road into PIE towards Tuas
Yet another taxi catches fire, this time at Yio Chu Kang Link
Taxi catches fire on PIE
Car catches fire at Block 75 Whampoa Drive carpark
'Multiple explosions' heard during 'recurring' car fire at Redhill Road
Hero wastes no time in extinguishing taxi fire at Bukit Batok
Lorry catches fire along PIE towards Changi
Lorry bursts into flames along Changi North Crescent
Van catches fire along PIE towards Tuas: "I could feel the heat"
Taxi bursts into flames at Woodlands Ave 5
Garbage truck catches fire along Cantonment Road
Explosion heard as car bursts into flames on PIE towards Tuas
Woman watches helplessly as husband burns to death after accident
Thumbs up to SCDF for keeping us safe even during the holiday season
Speeding car crashes into barrier and catches fire on CTE
Maserati catches fire along KPE
Car catches fire at Jem shopping mall's basement carpark
Car engulfed in flames at Bedok North carpark put out by brave SCDF
Car catches fire along Sims Way, 'popping' sound heard, passing motorist
Lorry goes up in flames along Lornie Road, causes massive jam
Man rushes to extinguish flames after car catches fire at Toa Payoh Lor 2
Taxi on fire in KPE tunnel: Explosion caught on video
Taxi catches fire in Fernvale Dr carpark, 'suay' vehicles by its side damaged
Car catches fire at carpark of Bedok Block 167
Explosions heard after car catches fire in CTE tunnel
Car catches fire after accident along SLE
Car bursts into flames along road divider on PIE
5 injured after Honda crashes into road divider along Airport Boulevard
Car bursts into flames in front of Grab office at Sin Ming Lane
Car bursts into flames along Clementi Road
Car bursts into flames at Bukit Batok Street 51
Thick plume of smoke coming from vehicle at ECP
Renault car becomes huge ball of fire along Airport Boulevard
Car catches fire along PIE near Toa Payoh Exit
Car catches fire in carpark at Blk 897A Tampines St 81
Driver sent to hospital after car catches fire at Woodlands Drive 50
Car left a charred mess after catching fire at Westwood Ave
Taxi explodes at Commonwealth Ave: SCDF caught in blast recovering
Taxi explodes at Commonwealth Ave: Shocking video shows second blast
4 injured after taxi explodes at Commonweath Ave, leaving its rear gone

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