Fires

Fires surge in Brazil’s Amazon, fuelled by El Nino and climate change

A drone view of a deforested area in the rainforest, burned by wildfire during the dry season, in the municipality of Autazes, in the state of Amazonas, Brazil.

No report of Malaysian companies involved in Indonesia fires

There has been no official report on the involvement of Malaysian companies in open burning in Indonesia.

50 people evacuated after fire in bedroom of HDB flat in Woodlands

The fire involved the contents in the sixth-floor unit’s bedroom.

30 people evacuated, 1 person taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Bukit Batok coffee shop

The fire involved the contents of three food stalls.

East Coast Park boat shed blaze sends smoke over ECP; firefighter taken to hospital

The fire, which involved boats and other items in a boat storage compound, was extinguished with two water jets.

9 taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on TPE sparks motorcycle fire

SCDF said that members of the public extinguished the blaze using fire extinguishers before its arrival.

Singaporean among 3 women with breathing difficulties after JB City Square carpark fire

The blaze originated from a sport utility vehicle (SUV) before spreading to nearby vehicles.

Lightning sparks 42 building fires in Malaysia

Fire and Rescue Department director-general Nor Hisham Mohammad said the highest number of cases was recorded in April (13); followed by July (six); February, May, June and August (five each); and March (three).

Family of six escapes after fire breaks out in toilet of Punggol HDB flat

The SCDF said that preliminary findings indicated that the fire had likely started from an electrical origin in the toilet.

Lorry catches fire in Race Course Road; no injuries reported

The fire involved the engine compartment of the lorry.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.