{
  "id": 4189781,
  "title": "Fire involving about 3ha of greenery extinguished near Seletar Link",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/fire-involving-about-3ha-of-greenery-extinguished-near-seletar-link-4189781",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T12:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/seletar-link-fire-extinguished-6349346"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, August 29, a fire affected approximately 3 hectares of vegetation near Seletar Link, Singapore, according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). Upon inquiry, SCDF reported being alerted to the incident around 11:05 AM. The fire engulfed vegetation spanning about 150 meters by 200 meters, roughly the size of four football fields. The flames were swiftly extinguished using two water jets and an unmanned firefighting machine.\n\nA local resident, Mr Shawn Cheong, noticed the smoke and flames around 11:20 AM while driving past the area. Returning later at 3:30 PM, he observed multiple SCDF and police vehicles still present at the scene. Cheong expressed surprise, stating he had initially believed the blaze was not significant. The SCDF did not disclose the time the fire was ultimately extinguished. Crucially, no injuries were reported, and the origin of the fire remains under investigation.",
  "summary": "No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Fire involving about 3ha of greenery extinguished near Seletar Link",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/fire-involving-about-3ha-of-greenery-extinguished-near-seletar-link",
        "published": "2026-08-29T12:12:00.000Z"
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  "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."
}