The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to a fire incident at a waste processing company at 51 Shipyard Crescent on 27 July 2025.
SCDF was alerted at about 7:35pm to the fire, which involved piles of wood chips measuring roughly 10 metres high and covering about 625 square metres.
According to SCDF, 15 emergency vehicles and about 60 personnel were deployed.
Firefighters used three water jets, two aerial water jets from Combined Platform Ladders, and a Pumper Firefighting Machine.
The fire was largely extinguished within about 90 minutes of the first alert, though deep-seated pockets of embers remained.
SCDF confirmed that damping down operations are continuing through the night to prevent the fire from rekindling.
Damping down involves applying water to burnt surfaces to ensure all embers are fully extinguished.
No injuries were reported. SCDF added that five people evacuated the site on their own before emergency crews arrived.
Investigations into the cause of the fire are expected once the site is deemed fully safe for entry.
Shipyard Crescent is part of a larger industrial zone housing several waste processing and recycling facilities.
SCDF has advised nearby operators to remain vigilant and to review fire safety measures for materials such as wood chips, which are prone to deep-seated fires.
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