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flag Singapore saw a 26.9% drop in mobility device fires in 2025, but PMD fires rose 24%, prompting a new ban on non-UL2272 e-scooters in Feb 2026 with fines up to $2,000 and jail time.

flag Fires involving active mobility devices in Singapore fell 26.9% to 49 incidents in 2025, the first decline after two years, according to the SCDF, though PMD-related fires rose 24%. flag Most fires occurred at home, with 34 cases, and were linked to lithium-ion batteries and non-compliant devices. flag A new law enacted in February 2026 bans non-UL2272-certified e-scooters, with penalties up to $2,000 and jail time. flag Overall fires rose 3% to 2,050, with residential fires up 8.6%. flag Unattended cooking remained the top home fire cause, while electrical fires and discarded items fires increased slightly. flag EV fires stayed low at four, all battery-related. flag Emergency medical calls rose 4.8% to 257,158, with seniors making up nearly half.

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