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A pre-dawn fire at a Jurong East HDB block has claimed one life and forced 50 residents to evacuate. The incident marks the fourth fatal fire in Singapore's public housing in just two weeks, raising fresh questions about fire safety.
A fire in a Clementi HDB flat on Friday night claimed one life and left two firefighters injured. About 40 residents were evacuated as a precaution, with most returning home by early morning.
Malaysia's Fire and Rescue Department has launched enforcement operations against nine converted rental premises in Johor Bahru, commonly called 'rumah sarang burung', to ensure compliance with fire safety standards.
The Selangor Wholesale Market in Serdang resumed full operations following a fire that destroyed three shoplots. State authorities confirmed plans for a modern replacement facility, with construction expected to begin early next year.
Thailand's death toll from a Monday night bar fire in Bangkok has risen to 32 after two critically injured victims succumbed to their injuries in hospital. Authorities are investigating blocked exits and flammable materials as possible causes.
A devastating fire at a Bangkok restaurant-brewery in the Lat Phrao area has claimed 27 lives and injured 18. City authorities have established a support centre for families and launched urgent inspections of fire safety standards across venues.
A devastating fire at a Bangkok nightspot in the Lat Phrao area killed at least 27 people and injured 18 others early Monday. Authorities are investigating the cause, with preliminary reports suggesting rapid flame spread and possible electrical involvement.
A catastrophic fire at a Bangkok entertainment venue claimed the lives of at least 27 people late Sunday evening, with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirming the death toll to local news outlets.