A huge fire broke out at an industrial building at Tuas, appearing to engulf the whole building on 13 March.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted to the fire at about 6.15pm, and firefighters fought the fire for about 2 hours before it was brought under control.
A total of 26 emergency vehicles and 80 SCDF personnel were deployed to combat the huge raging fire, and 2 workers sustained minor injuries but refused conveyance to the hospital.
SCDF’s statement
[Fire @ 28, Tuas South Avenue 8]
Firefighting operation is ongoing at the above-mentioned location.
SCDF firefighters are currently at work with two water jets and a ground monitor.
This is expected to be an extended firefighting operation.
SCDF’s 1st update
[Update 1: Fire @ 28, Tuas South Avenue 8]
Firefighting operations are ongoing at the above-mentioned location. SCDF has sent out an SMS through the SMS Public Alert System and a message via the SGSecure app to advise members of public to avoid the area.
The above message was sent out to members of public within the vicinity of the incident location.
SCDF’s 2nd update
[Update 2: Fire @ 28, Tuas South Avenue 8]
At about 6:15 p.m. today (13 Mar), SCDF was alerted to a fire at the above location. SCDF is at scene conducting firefighting operations.
Upon SCDF’s arrival, the fire was raging inside a warehouse. The warehouse is connected to an industrial building.
SCDF firefighters are fighting the fire with six water jets and an unmanned firefighting machine.
In view of the ongoing fire operation, members of the public are advised to avoid the area.
SCDF’s 3rd update
[Update 3: Fire @ 28, Tuas South Avenue 8]
Earlier this evening, SCDF was alerted to a fire at the above location. SCDF is at scene conducting firefighting operations.
The fire, size of about one and a half football fields, had engulfed an industrial building as well as the inter-connecting warehouse. The fire involved solvents and flammable construction materials.
SCDF firefighters are fighting the fire with eight water jets and one Unmanned Firefighting Machine (UFM).
Two workers were earlier assessed by an SCDF paramedic for blisters on the hands and forehead respectively. They refused conveyance to the hospital.
There are no other reported injuries.
In view of the ongoing firefighting operation, members of the public are advised to avoid the area.
SCDF’s final update
[Final Update: Fire @ 28, Tuas South Avenue 8]
At about 6:15 p.m. yesterday (13 March), SCDF was alerted to a fire at the above location.
The fire, the size of about one and a half football fields, had engulfed an industrial building consisting of warehouse and production areas, including a six-storey production unit. The fire involved chemical solvents and flammable construction materials. A total of 26 emergency vehicles and about 80 personnel were deployed for this incident.
At the height of the firefighting operation, SCDF firefighters deployed eight water jets and an Unmanned Firefighting Machine. The fire was brought under control at about 8:15 p.m.
Earlier in the evening, two workers were assessed by an SCDF paramedic for blisters on the hands and forehead respectively. They refused conveyance to the hospital. There were no other reported persons who had sustained injuries.
The firefighting operation is still ongoing. Once the fire has been extinguished, firefighters will remain at the site to damp down* the affected areas with water.
*Damp down refers to the application of water to wet burnt surfaces immediately after a fire is put out. It is to prevent the potential rekindling of the fire.