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1972 Robinsons department store fire information


1972 Robinsons department store fire
DateNovember 21, 1972 (1972-11-21)
LocationRaffles Place, Singapore
TypeFire
CauseShort circuit
Deaths9
Property damageSG $21 million

On 21 November 1972, a fire broke out at a Robinson & Co. department store in Raffles Place, Singapore. The fire killed nine people and is regarded as one of the worst fires in Singapore's history. A subsequent investigation revealed the cause of the fire was a short circuit. Safety recommendations were produced in the investigation report which are still adhered today.

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