Fire breaks out at Tuas warehouse, no injuries reported
A warehouse fire in Tuas was extinguished by SCDF on 22 May with no injuries reported. The blaze, involving waste materials, marks the second industrial fire in May, following earlier incidents in Tampines and Pioneer.
- SCDF extinguished a warehouse fire in Tuas on 22 May, involving waste materials in a 5m by 5m area.
- No injuries were reported; cause of fire remains under investigation.
- It was the second industrial fire in May, though overall industrial fire cases fell in 2024.
A fire broke out at a warehouse in Tuas on the morning of 22 May 2025, but no injuries were reported.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in a Facebook update that it was alerted to the blaze at 4 Tuas Avenue 18 at about 10am.
Fire contained within warehouse
The fire involved waste materials spanning an area of about 5m by 5m inside the warehouse.
SCDF firefighters deployed two water jets along with an unmanned firefighting machine to bring the blaze under control.
The flames were extinguished without casualties, and investigations are ongoing to establish the cause.
Recent spate of industrial fires
This incident was the second industrial fire reported in May. Earlier, on 9 May, a fire broke out in Tampines involving textile items within a building.
In April, another warehouse fire occurred in Pioneer, underscoring the risks associated with storage facilities and industrial premises.
Fire statistics show decline in industrial cases
According to SCDF’s annual statistics released on 13 February, were recorded at industrial premises in 2024.
This marked a decline from 106 incidents in 2023.
However, Singapore registered a total of 1,990 fires last year across all categories, reflecting a 1.8 per cent increase compared to 2023.
The rise was largely attributed to more cases in commercial, social, and communal premises, SCDF said.
Safety reminders
SCDF regularly reminds building operators and warehouse owners to observe fire safety practices, including proper storage of flammable materials, regular maintenance of fire safety equipment, and ensuring clear evacuation routes.
While investigations continue, SCDF said its officers remain prepared to respond swiftly to minimise risks and ensure public safety.
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