Singapore Fire Evacuates 120 from Sengkang HDB, Six Hospitalized June 13

A fire broke out in a third-floor bedroom at Block 125 Rivervale Street in Sengkang on June 12 at 4.10pm. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) evacuated about 120 residents as a precaution. Six people suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to Singapore General Hospital. The cause remains under investigation. This incident reflects a broader trend: residential fires in Singapore rose 3% in 2025 compared to 2024.

How the Fire Started and Spread

Firefighters arrived at Block 125 Rivervale Street after SCDF received an alert at 4.10pm on June 12. The blaze occurred in a bedroom of a third-floor unit. Firefighters extinguished the fire using a water jet. No one was in the affected unit when SCDF arrived. Video footage showed flames billowing from the window with black smoke rising to the 17th floor. At least four fire engines responded to the scene.

Evacuation and Hospital Response

About 120 residents were evacuated from the affected block as a precautionary measure. Six people were treated for smoke inhalation at Singapore General Hospital. The evacuation was orderly, with no additional injuries reported. SCDF confirmed that no one remained in the burning unit when emergency services arrived, preventing potential fatalities.

Rising Fire Incidents in Singapore Homes

According to SCDF’s latest annual statistics released in February 2026, total fires rose 3% from 1,990 in 2024 to 2,050 in 2025. Of these 2,050 fires, 1,051 occurred in residential buildings. This was the second reported fire on June 12. Earlier that day, 80 firefighters and 20 emergency vehicles responded to a warehouse fire in Tuas with no injuries reported.

Final Thoughts

Singapore’s residential fires jumped 3% to 2,050 in 2025, with over half occurring in homes. The Sengkang incident shows how fast evacuation protocols can prevent deaths, but the rising trend signals a need for stronger fire prevention measures in HDB blocks.

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