A Sudden Automotive Inferno
Just after finishing his lunch, a 52‑year‑old business consultant was strolling toward the carpark when—whoa—bright black smoke started curling from the front of his brand‑new second‑hand vehicle. It was an eye‑watering spectacle, and by the time the flames had been snuffed out, there was nothing left but a pile of twisted metal.
The Setting
- Location: 51 Old Airport Road, next to the Food Centre
- Time: Friday, 12 August, roughly 3:15 pm
- Fueling the Drama: Social‑media clip showed smoke erupting under the bonnet before the car went full‑blaze
The Owner’s Shock
When interviewed, the owner confessed, “I saw a car on fire and was walking into the carpark… I realised it was my car, the one I’d just purchased.” The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) rushed in, dampened the blaze with a single hosereel, and no one was hurt.
His frustration? He barely owned the car for ten days—he bought it on 3 August, left for a trip overseas, and returned on the 10th. “It’s insane,” he says. He added that his wife had driven the car around with no problems before it suddenly burned.
Dealer’s Take
The dealership, who asked to stay anonymous, mentioned: “All vehicles go through thorough checks before selling.” A new investigation by the SCDF is underway.
Instagram Drama
Someone posted a clip (the Instagram account Sgfollowsalll) showing a multi‑purpose vehicle (MPV) in flames. While we can’t legally embed it, you can imagine the flash of black smoke and hear the frantic comments jumping off the screen.
Another Fire? Not a Buzzkill!
Shin Min Daily News reports this was the second car fire in just two days. A Thursday morning blaze rocked a stationary vehicle at Bedok Reservoir exit on the Pan‑Island Expressway at around 11:40 am. Thankfully, no one was injured.
The Bottom Line
From fresh purchase to unexpected combustion, this eerie little tale reminds us: always double‑check that your trusted “used” ride is indeed “risky.” Stay safe, and maybe consider a real‑time air‑bag detector before you go next to that food center!
