{
  "id": 2060071,
  "title": "Fire at NAFA workshop leads to evacuation of campus wing; no injuries reported",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/fire-at-nafa-workshop-leads-to-evacuation-of-campus-wing-no-injuries",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T02:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nafa-campus-wing-evacuated-as-scdf-puts-out-fire-in-workshop"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A fire broke out in a workshop at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) campus late on August 18, prompting the evacuation of about 50 people from Wing B of Campus 1, according to a NAFA spokesperson. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to the incident at 80 Bencoolen Street, as per the school's official address. SCDF stated that the fire was sparked by air handling machinery within a workshop on the first floor of the affected building. The fire was brought under control using a water jet, and no injuries were reported. NAFA emphasized that the safety of students and staff remains their top priority and they are collaborating closely with SCDF to investigate the cause of the fire.",
  "summary": "There were no injuries reported.",
  "key_points": [
    "Fire at NAFA workshop on August 18 prompted campus evacuation",
    "50 people evacuated from Wing B of Campus 1",
    "No injuries reported, SCDF brought fire under control"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The incident highlights NAFA's prioritization of safety, as the school swiftly evacuated people and is now working closely with SCDF to investigate the cause of the fire.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Breaking: Fire at major Perth hospital forces ICU evacuation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/breaking-fire-at-major-perth-hospital-forces-icu-evacuation",
        "published": "2026-08-20T04:10:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}