Singapore Fire Evacuates 120 From Sengkang HDB, June 14

A fire broke out in a third-floor bedroom at Block 125 Rivervale Street in Sengkang on June 12, forcing the evacuation of 120 residents and hospitalizing six people for smoke inhalation. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded at 4:10pm and extinguished the blaze with a water jet. The incident underscores rising fire risks in Singapore’s residential buildings, where 1,051 of 2,050 total fires in 2025 occurred.

How the Fire Unfolded

The SCDF arrived at Block 125 Rivervale Street at 4:10pm on June 12 after receiving an alert. Firefighters found the fire confined to a bedroom on the third floor and extinguished it using a water jet. No one was inside the unit when SCDF arrived. Six people who suffered smoke inhalation were transported to Singapore General Hospital. Video footage posted on social media showed flames billowing from a window with black smoke rising to the 17th floor, and at least four fire engines were deployed to the scene.

Residential Fire Trends in Singapore

According to SCDF’s latest annual statistics released in February 2026, total fires rose 3 percent from 1,990 in 2024 to 2,050 in 2025. Of these, 1,051 occurred in residential buildings. The June 12 incident was the second reported fire that day; earlier, about 80 firefighters and 20 emergency vehicles were deployed to an industrial warehouse fire in Tuas with no injuries reported.

Ongoing Safety Concerns With Mobility Devices

Personal mobility devices (PMDs) remain a fire hazard in residential areas. The SCDF responded to 49 fires involving active mobility devices in 2025. Illegal modifications to PMDs, including non-original batteries and motors, pose significant fire risks. The Land Transport Authority seized 30 non-compliant devices in a recent enforcement operation and warned residents to store and charge PMDs only within their homes to prevent rapid fire spread in confined residential spaces.

Final Thoughts

Singapore’s residential fire count rose 3% in 2025, with 1,051 of 2,050 fires occurring in homes. The Sengkang HDB incident and ongoing PMD-related fires signal the need for stricter enforcement and resident compliance with fire safety rules.

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