Fire at Raffles Girls’ School, no injuries reported

SINGAPORE — A fire broke out at Raffles Girls’ School at 20 Anderson Road on Wednesday (Oct 19). No injuries were reported.


The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was first alerted to the fire at 7.33pm and sent three Red Rhinos, one fire engine and three supporting appliances to combat the fire. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes of SCDF’s arrival.

Before SCDF’s arrival, 17 staff members self-evacuated. 

A Ministry of Education (MOE) spokesperson said the fire occurred in the science laboratory of the school. As students are involved in post-exam activities, no activities are scheduled to take place in the laboratory, said the MOE.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.