EV catches fire outside Woodlands HDB carpark; no injuries reported
An electric vehicle caught fire near a carpark in Woodlands, Singapore, on July 21. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation by local authorities.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding electric vehicle battery technology and fire risks.
SINGAPORE: An electric vehicle (EV) caught fire near the entrance of an HDB carpark near Vista Point in Woodlands on the morning of July 21.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire near the entrance of a multi-storey carpark at Block 548 Woodlands Drive 44 at around 10.10am.
The fire involved the interior of the car, SCDF said.
Firefighters put out the blaze with one water jet. No injuries were reported.
“The cause of fire is under investigation,” SCDF said.
Speaking to Chinese-language news publication Shin Min Daily News, the car driver said on July 21 she was driving out of the carpark when she noticed a burning smell.
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