SCDF extinguishes large industrial fire at Shipyard Crescent waste facility
A fire involving piles of wood chips at a waste processing site on Shipyard Crescent was extinguished after a 90-minute operation on 27 July 2025. About 60 firefighters and 15 emergency vehicles were deployed. No injuries were reported.
- A fire broke out at a waste processing site on Shipyard Crescent on 27 July 2025.
- 60 firefighters and 15 vehicles extinguished the blaze within 90 minutes.
- No injuries were reported, and investigations into the cause are ongoing.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to a major fire at a waste processing company located at 51 Shipyard Crescent on 27 July 2025.
The alert was received at about 7:35pm, and firefighters arrived to find extensive flames engulfing piles of wood chips estimated at 10 metres high and covering an area of roughly 625 square metres.
According to SCDF, 15 emergency vehicles and about 60 personnel were deployed to tackle the fire. Firefighters used three water jets, two aerial water jets from Combined Platform Ladders, and a Pumper Firefighting Machine to bring the blaze under control.
The fire was largely extinguished within 90 minutes of the first call. However, deep-seated pockets of embers remained due to the nature of the burning material.
SCDF said damping down operations were continuing through the night to ensure the fire did not rekindle. Damping down involves applying water to burnt surfaces to cool and fully extinguish remaining embers.
No injuries were reported in the incident. Five individuals evacuated the site before emergency responders arrived.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and will be determined once the area is deemed fully safe for entry.
Shipyard Crescent forms part of a broader industrial zone that houses several waste processing and recycling facilities.
SCDF has advised nearby operators to remain vigilant and review their fire safety measures, particularly when handling materials such as wood chips, which are prone to deep-seated and recurring fires.
