Electricity supply temporarily disrupted in area within Chinatown after fire in substation
Electricity supply was fully restored by 5.25pm on Sept 1.
On September 1st, an electrical fire at a substation in Chinatown caused temporary disruption to power supply in the area. The incident occurred around 12:20pm at the Ee Hoe Hean Club, located at 43 Bukit Pasoh Road. This club is one of Singapore's oldest social and business establishments. The fire, which involved electrical equipment in a ground floor room, was extinguished by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) using a dry powder extinguisher.
The fire impact extended beyond the club, affecting the power supply to nearby businesses. The National Grid operator, SP Group, was informed of the disruption at 12:26pm. They promptly deployed officers to the affected area and prioritized restoring power safely and swiftly. Restoration of electricity began at 1:15pm and was fully completed by 5:25pm.
The extent of the affected premises and whether homes or businesses were impacted remain unspecified. Both the SCDF and SP Group have stated that the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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