A car caught fire at a junction in Sengkang in the early hours of Sunday (Oct 11), with flames seen billowing from its engine compartment as firefighters rushed to the scene.
The incident occurred at about 12.50am at the junction of Sengkang West Way and Fernvale Road, according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
Videos circulating on social media showed the vehicle stopped in the rightmost lane, with flames emerging from the engine area. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were later seen approaching the burning car and using a water jet to extinguish the blaze.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Fire involved engine compartment
In response to media queries, SCDF confirmed that the fire involved the car’s engine compartment. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Authorities have not indicated what triggered the fire, and there is no confirmation that it was linked to a mechanical fault or any other specific cause.
Second car fire in Sengkang in just over a week
The incident comes just over a week after another car caught fire in the same neighbourhood.
On Oct 2, a Mercedes-Benz with an internal combustion engine caught fire along Sengkang East Road, outside The Vales executive condominium.
In that incident, flames were seen coming from the bonnet area while members of the public used fire extinguishers to help control the blaze. A Go-Ahead Singapore bus captain also stopped briefly to hand over a fire extinguisher to those assisting.
Firefighters subsequently extinguished the fire with a water jet. No injuries were reported, and the cause was also under investigation.
Drivers urged to stay alert
Vehicle fires can develop quickly, particularly when flames or smoke emerge from the engine compartment. Drivers who notice smoke, a burning smell or unusual heat should pull over safely, switch off the engine and move away from the vehicle.
They should also keep a safe distance and call emergency services rather than attempting to tackle a growing fire themselves.
Investigations into the latest Sengkang incident are ongoing.
