Van catches fire in Pasir Ris car park, front nearly destroyed
A van caught fire in a Pasir Ris car park in Singapore, with emergency responders extinguishing the blaze shortly after arrival. No injuries were reported, and the incident follows a similar vehicle fire on the Tampines Expressway earlier in the week.
Why it matters
Frequent vehicle fires raise questions about automotive safety standards and maintenance awareness in urban environments.
A van caught fire on Saturday (Aug 1) evening, with the blaze almost completely destroying the front of the vehicle.
In a TikTok video uploaded the same day, the white vehicle parked at a Pasir Ris HDB estate car park was seen engulfed in flames.
A man was seen spraying the van with a fire extinguisher, but despite his efforts, he could not put out the flames.
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The incident, which occurred at Blk 127, Pasir Ris Street 11, took place at around 5pm, reported Shin Min Daily News.
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