Three hospitalised after Marsiling flat fire likely caused by e-bike battery pack
A fire at Block 4 Marsiling Road on 30 July 2025 sent three people to Singapore General Hospital for smoke inhalation. Preliminary findings suggest the blaze began from the battery pack of a power-assisted bicycle in the living room, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
- A fire at Block 4 Marsiling Road on 30 July sent three people to hospital for smoke inhalation.
- SCDF found that the blaze likely started from a power-assisted bicycle’s battery pack.
- The agency urged residents to avoid overcharging or using non-original batteries to reduce fire risks.
Three people were hospitalised for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a Housing Board flat at Block 4 Marsiling Road on 30 July 2025.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the incident at around 5.50pm and dispatched emergency crews to the scene.
Upon arrival, firefighters found the living room and bedroom of a 13th-floor unit engulfed in flames. The fire was subsequently extinguished using a water jet.
According to SCDF’s Facebook update, preliminary investigations indicate the blaze likely originated from the battery pack of a power-assisted bicycle (PAB) that had been left in the living room.
The affected occupants were taken to Singapore General Hospital for treatment due to smoke inhalation.
SCDF reminded the public not to leave electrical devices charging overnight or unattended for prolonged periods. The agency also urged residents to use only original or compatible batteries and chargers certified for safety to prevent similar incidents.
This fire occurred just one day after another serious blaze in Toa Payoh, where a faulty dry rising main hindered firefighting efforts at Block 229 Lorong 8. That incident sent seven people, including a firefighter and a child, to hospital.
SCDF reiterated its ongoing public safety campaign aimed at raising awareness of lithium-ion battery fire risks, which have been linked to several recent residential fires.
