A viral video circulating with the claim that a “massive fire” broke out at Singapore’s Marina Gardens on November 27, 2025. The circulating footage shows flames near what appears to be the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) towers, prompting panic and speculation. However,our investigation finds the claim misleading.
Social Media Posts
Social media accounts shared a video showing smoke from an upper floor of a skyscraper resembling Marina Bay Sands. Captions claimed it was recent, with some posts framing it as “breaking news” from Marina Gardens.
Fact Check
No Fire at Marina Gardens or Marina Bay Sands on Late November 2025
According to official SCDF updates published that day, there were no firefighting operations at Marina Gardens, Marina Bay Sands, or anywhere in the Marina Bay area. SCDF logs instead list unrelated incidents:
A rescue case involving an arm stuck in a drain at Block 338A Tah Ching Road (SCDF Facebook update, November 27)
An industrial fire at 1079 Eunos Avenue 7 involving workshops earlier in November:
None of these incidents match the claimed location or the visuals in the viral clip.
The Viral Video Shows an Old Incident from October 28, 2025
The clip circulating on November 27 is not new footage. The video actually depicts a small fire that occurred on October 28, 2025, on the 55th floor of Marina Bay Sands Hotel Tower 3.
The Straits Times reported that a fire had broken out at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) on October 28, likely due to welding works, and that the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) had been alerted to the fire at 1 Bayfront Avenue at about 3.40pm. The fire had involved a plastic mat on the 55th floor of MBS Hotel Tower 3. MBS staff extinguished the fire using a hose reel before SCDF arrived. According to MBS, no injuries were reported and no business operations were affected.
Why the Video Resurfaced?
The video resurfaced during coverage of the Hong Kong fire at Wang Fuk Court on November 26, 2025, which resulted in at least 44 deaths. Some users shared the old Singapore footage alongside reports of the Hong Kong incident. The Free Press Journal reports that the repurposing of the video created confusion across social media.
Conclusion
The claim that a massive fire occurred at Singapore’s Marina Gardens on November 27, 2025, is misleading. The viral video shows an old incident from October 28, 2025, involving a small fire on the 55th floor of Marina Bay Sands Hotel Tower 3 that was quickly extinguished with no injuries. Official SCDF records confirm no fire incidents at Marina Bay area on November 27, 2025.
Title:No Massive Fire at Singapore’s Marina Gardens on Late November 2025, Viral Video Shows Old October Incident
Fact Check By: Cielito WangResult: Misleading
