{
  "id": 19290434,
  "title": "Around 100 evacuated after fire breaks out at Orchard Gateway shopping mall in Singapore, no injuries reported (VIDEO)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/around-100-evacuated-after-fire-breaks-out-at-orchard-gateway",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T05:42:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/11/10/around-100-evacuated-after-fire-breaks-out-at-orchard-gateway-shopping-mall-in-singapore-no-injuries-reported-video/242693"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore experienced a precautionary evacuation involving around 100 individuals following an electrical fire at the Orchard Gateway shopping mall on November 10. The incident occurred around 5:40pm and took place in a basement two electrical room, according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). SCDF personnel utilized a compressed air foam backpack and fire extinguishers to swiftly extinguish the blaze. Social media videos depict multiple fire appliances, including a combined platform ladder used for aerial firefighting, at the scene. Police presence was notable, with several vehicles on the premises. The 2025 commercial, industrial, and other premises fire statistics recorded 999 cases, compared to 1,022 cases in 2024. All businesses are obligated to adhere to the Fire Safety Act, with SCDF conducting inspections to ensure compliance with specified fire safety regulations.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Nov 10 — About 100 people were evacuated by the police as a precaution after a fire broke out at Orchar...",
  "key_points": [
    "Around 100 evacuated after electrical fire at Orchard Gateway mall",
    "Fire extinguished by SCDF using compressed air foam backpack",
    "Singapore recorded 999 fire cases in 2025, compared to 1,022 in 2024"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The swift response to this electrical fire underscores the critical importance of strict adherence to fire safety regulations within Singapore's high-traffic commercial and industrial premises.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Own this Elba tumble dryer? Users warned after six fires reported in Singapore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/own-this-elba-tumble-dryer-users-warned-after-six-fires-reported-in-19284287",
        "published": "2026-11-10T04:06:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}