SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) said late on Wednesday (Jan 12) that the “burning smell” reported in eastern Singapore over the past two days was not related to any local industrial incidents or hotspots in the region.
In response to CNA’s inquiries, the NEA said it received feedback on “burning smells” on Tuesday and Wednesday.
CNA’s readers also said that they have experienced these two days in places like the East Coast, Bedok, Loyang and Tampines.
“NEA’s inspections did not uncover any local industrial incidents that could have contributed to the smell,” NEA said.
“The Singapore Civil Defence Force has also confirmed that they have not responded to any incidents involving open burning in eastern Singapore.”
It added that no hotspots were detected in the nearby area.
In terms of air quality, the agency said, “1-hour PM2.5 concentration readings remained within the normal band (Band I) and 24-hour PSI levels were in the ‘good’ to ‘moderate’ range”.
The NEA has not received further feedback on the burning smell since Wednesday afternoon, but added that it will continue to monitor the situation.
