Three Hospitalized After Fire at Hougang HDB Void Deck

Three people were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out at the void deck of a Hougang HDB block on the eve of Chinese Latest Year, February 16, 2026. The incident occurred at Block 418 Hougang Avenue 8.

Fire Details and Response

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to the blaze at approximately 12:45 PM on Monday, February 16 . The fire involved construction materials stored at the void deck , and .

Prior to the arrival of SCDF personnel, police officers and members of the public successfully extinguished the flames using fire extinguishers , .

Casualties and Aftermath

Three individuals were assessed for smoke inhalation and subsequently transported to Singapore General Hospital for medical attention , and .

Videos circulating on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu depicted thick, dark smoke emanating from the void deck, rising several stories high. Residents were observed gathering nearby as the incident unfolded , .

One resident, identified as Charmaine, shared on Xiaohongshu that she was alerted to the fire by her domestic helper. They promptly closed the windows, gathered their belongings, and evacuated the flat with their pet dog , .

Following the fire, workers were seen cleaning the soot-stained walls and floors at the void deck , .

Investigation and Restoration

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation .

Aljunied GRC MP Gerald Giam stated on Facebook that HDB engineers and officers had visited the site on February 16 to assess the structural integrity of the block. He reported that common area lighting and piping had been restored, and cleaning and repainting efforts were scheduled to continue the following day .

Giam as well expressed gratitude to an individual who attempted to extinguish the fire before the arrival of the SCDF and thanked the officials and contractors involved in the response .