Jurong’s Green Patch Goes Up in Smoke!
Yesterday, a sudden blaze erupted on an open grass patch just off Jurong Town Hall Road, roughly in the middle of the Ayer Rajah Expressway. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) received the alarm at about 5 p.m. and rushed the scene with high‑pressure water jets.
The Fire’s Size & Scale
- Covering an area about the size of a football field.
- White smoke billowed high, mixing with the prevailing haze.
No injuries were reported, though the scene looked ominously smoldering.
Public Buzz and Air‑Quality Concerns
Social media buzzed with worry. Some commenters fear the smoke could choke the air quality already compromised by the Indonesia forest fires haze. One Reddit user, not knowing about the fire, mistook Jurong’s white plume for the usual smoke cloud coming from the forest flames.
SCDF’s Next Step
The SCDF has launched an investigation to uncover the culprit behind the fire. As details unfold, authorities urge residents to stay alert and avoid the area if possible.
