MCE tunnel sprinklers activated after early morning fire
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A fire in the MCE early on April 27 involved the rear tyre of a lorry.
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SINGAPORE – A vehicular fire in the MCE tunnel early on April 27 briefly closed the entrance and activated the tunnel’s sprinkler system.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire on the MCE towards the AYE, near Marina Coastal Drive exit, at about 6.55am.
The fire, which involved the rear tyre of a lorry, was extinguished using a water jet, it added. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, SCDF said.
A video of the incident posted to TikTok shows water from the tunnel’s sprinkler system showering passing vehicles. At least three emergency vehicles are seen in the leftmost lane, their sirens blaring.
A photo of an electronic signboard shows the message: “Fire. Tunnel closed. Must exit now.”
The tunnel entrance was closed for five minutes from 7.08am to 7.13am.
