Electric car catches fire in Marine Parade multi-storey car park; no injuries
An electric vehicle (EV) caught fire in a multi-storey car park at Block 16A Marine Terrace in Marine Parade on 24 September 2026, AsiaOne reported on 26 September.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told AsiaOne it was alerted at about 11.55am. The fire involved the front compartment of an EV parked in a lot on the third floor, and SCDF put it out with a water jet. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
Videos circulated by Chinese-language media showed flames engulfing the car as SCDF vehicles arrived, and later the burnt-out vehicle. A resident told Shin Min Daily News he heard a series of explosions and saw a white car on fire. When Lianhe Zaobao visited later that day, the car had been towed away, the lot was still cordoned off, and the walls nearby were blackened.
The report also cited SCDF’s annual statistics, released on 11 February, which recorded 226 vehicle fires in Singapore in 2025. Four of those involved EVs, and three of the four were attributed to electrical faults involving the battery. SCDF said EVs made up 6.82% of Singapore’s vehicle population at the end of 2025.
The fire happened on the same day that LTA and SCDF announced a poll on differentiated EV licence plates. The two agencies said the plates are meant to help first responders identify EVs quickly, because EV fires and accidents carry distinct risks.
For fleet operators: EV fires remain rare by SCDF’s own figures, but they draw attention and can be hard to put out. Operators running electric vans or cars should follow the manufacturer’s charging and maintenance guidance, inspect vehicles after any underbody impact or flood exposure, avoid damaged or unapproved chargers, and make sure drivers know to stop, get out and call 995 if they see smoke or hear popping from the battery area. Depot and car park charging bays are worth including in fire-safety reviews.
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