Fire at Teban Gardens HDB Block Evacuates 150 Residents, Electrical Fault Suspected
SINGAPORE – Approximately 150 residents were evacuated from Block 34 Teban Gardens Road in Jurong on February 17, 2026, following a fire that broke out in an 11th-floor unit. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to the incident, which was reported around 4:20 PM.
Details of the Incident
Upon arrival, SCDF firefighters discovered a fire raging in the living room of the unit. They forcibly entered the smoke-filled apartment and extinguished the blaze using a water jet. Fortunately, no one was inside the unit at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported.
As a precautionary measure, police and SCDF personnel evacuated approximately 150 residents from the affected block. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was likely caused by an electrical fault originating in the living room Strait Times.
Community Response and Support
Cassandra Lee, Member of Parliament (MP) for West Coast-Jurong West GRC, confirmed via a Facebook post that SCDF had assessed the situation and deemed the surrounding units safe. HDB engineers conducted structural checks and verified the building’s structural integrity Strait Times.
Temporary accommodation has been arranged for the affected family. While the family initially preferred to stay with relatives, they are scheduled to receive the keys to their temporary flat on February 19, 2026, with assistance from Ms. Lee’s office Strait Times.
Separate Incident at Teban Gardens
In a separate incident on October 9, 2025, a fire broke out in a rubbish bin at Block 24 Teban Gardens Road. A resident extinguished the fire with a bucket of water before SCDF arrived. The cause of this fire is still under investigation Stomp.
Rising Fire Incidents
According to SCDF annual statistics, the total number of fires in Singapore increased by 3 percent from 1,990 in 2024 to 2,050 in 2025. Residential fires accounted for 1,051 of these incidents. Unattended cooking and electrical fires remain the leading causes of home fires Strait Times.
SCDF reminds the public to capture preventative measures, including switching off electrical appliances when not in use, avoiding overloaded sockets, and regularly checking the condition of electrical wires AsiaOne.