Seventy-six residents were evacuated after a fire broke out at a coffee shop in Ubi on 30 May 2025. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted at 11:35pm to the fire at Block 301 Ubi Avenue 1.
The fire involved contents of a food stall on the first floor of the coffee shop. SCDF extinguished the blaze using two water jets.
Several other stalls suffered damage from the heat and smoke. One person was assessed for smoke inhalation and taken to Singapore General Hospital.
Residents Report Explosion and Power Outage During Ubi Fire
Some residents reported hearing an explosion during the incident. Ms Ng, a resident, said her flat experienced a blackout at about 11:45pm.
Ms Ng told CNA that she remained calm as she could not see flames, only large clouds of smoke coming from the coffeeshop area. She added that sirens were already audible before the explosion occurred.
Mr Zulkifli was in his kitchen when he detected smoke. He reported that when he went downstairs, no fire was visible initially. The situation then escalated from a small fire to a larger blaze, followed by an explosion that caused the entire block to lose power.
Residents at Touch Ubi hostel were also evacuated. The residential training hostel for adults with mild intellectual disabilities is located near the coffee shop.
MP Faishal Ibrahim Responds to Ubi Avenue 1 Fire Scene
At about 1:40am, some residents were told by SCDF they could return to their flats. Unit numbers were read out for those allowed back.
Mr Shawn Ho, a volunteer from the Residents Network at Ubi Block 318, said those living on the second floor directly above the coffeeshop had to wait longer. They could alternatively sleep at the Greenville Residents Network at Block 318.
Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC MP Faishal Ibrahim was at the scene after being alerted close to midnight. He explained that supporting his constituents during such incidents was important given the opportunity to help meet their needs.
Faishal Ibrahim shared the incident on Facebook and thanked SCDF for its swift response. He said residents living on the third and fourth storeys of the block returned to their homes at about 1:40am.
The MP expressed gratitude to grassroots leaders, police and SCDF for responding quickly to secure the situation and keep everyone safe.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by SCDF.
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