SingaporeReporting Flammable Storage in Singapore
24 hours
SCDF aims to acknowledge non-emergency feedback within
$5,000
Maximum fine for first-time offence under Fire Safety Act
10 years
Maximum imprisonment for reckless endangerment causing death
72 hours
Typical HDB/Town Council investigation window for fire hazard complaints
The Short Answer
Report flammable storage hazards to SCDF via its online Fire Safety Feedback Form or call 995 for emergencies. Non-emergencies can also be escalated via the Town Council or HDB.
What the Law Says
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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-10-18.