Lorry catches fire in Race Course Road; no injuries reported
The fire involved the engine compartment of the lorry.
A lorry caught fire on Race Course Road early on October 4, causing a brief disturbance but no injuries, according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The SCDF was alerted to the incident at 2:15 am. The fire, which started in the engine compartment, was extinguished using a water jet and a hose reel. One local resident, Mr Wong, 33, heard a loud bang at around 2:24 am and upon looking out his window, observed the lorry ablaze.
He noted that no one was present near the burning vehicle at the time. Mr Wong also mentioned that another fire had occurred at the same location in August, and he saw the charred remains of the lorry parked at the same spot at 3:11 pm. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Vehicle fires are the most common type of non-building fires in Singapore, with a slight dip in 2025, with 193 cases reported compared to 219 in the previous year.
SCDF reports that these fires are typically caused by electrical faults or overheating in the engine compartment. The agency advises vehicle owners to service their vehicles regularly at authorized workshops to ensure all systems are in good working order, and to check for any fluid leaks before driving. Additionally, drivers are warned against making unauthorized modifications to their vehicles.
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