In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, unexpected events can jolt us into a stark reality check. One such incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at the Lower Delta Road exit of the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) towards Tuas, where a car burst into flames, sending thick smoke billowing into the air.
Audi goes up in flames
The incident unfolded on November 11, prompting immediate attention and response from emergency services, with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) being deployed after receiving an alert to the fire at about 1.25pm.
An eyewitness who captured a video of the fire, shared the he was on his way home inside a bus when he saw smoke coming from a far after passing the Lower Delta Flyover, about 100 metres away from the Cendex Centre, where the Audi was fully engulfed in flames.
SCDF’s Response
The SCDF was alerted at about 1:25 pm, responding promptly to the vehicle fire. Upon arrival, the SCDF found the car fully engulfed in flames.
They then subsequently extinguished the fire using a hose reel.
In the aftermath, one person was assessed for minor injuries but declined hospitalization. At the time of writing, investigations into the cause of the fire are currently underway.
@ella2201meng Car fire
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Other fire incidents
The night of October 15, 2023, was marked by an unprecedented spectacle as a fire, spanning across a considerable distance, illuminated the Lim Chu Kang Chinese Cemetery.
TikTok user @abgzack591 managed to capture this event, sharing a video that showcased multiple spots within the cemetery engulfed in flames. This occurrence was nothing short of eerie.
@abgzack591 JUST NOW TAICHI Chinese cemetery 10pm+ **take note Google LIM CHU KANG FIRE… It's common that place to catch fire..Why?? PLS Google
♬ original sound – AbgZack
Amidst the inferno, a police vehicle could be seen in the vicinity.
The netizen shared that the video was recorded at approximately 10 pm on October 15, 2023, and was presumably taken while he was passing by the area.
Furthermore, another TikTok user, @mxhdnxh, contributed to the narrative by sharing a close-up view of the fire, pairing the video with music from Spongebob.
@mxhdnxh Vegetation fire near lim chu kang cemetery
♬ Gator – Spongebob Squarepants
Plumes of smoke billowed from the grassy plots that had been set ablaze, providing viewers with an up-close and personal perspective of the chaos.
Multiple police cars and SCDF vehicles were also seen at the scene, both on the road and on the grass patch as well, according to a video shared by @boulevardofdreams_
@boulevardofdreams_ Not sure what happen. Hope no 1 is hurt! SCDF stay safe too! #fire #limchukang #news #fyp #foryourpage ♬ Oh No – Kreepa