Takashimaya Fire Had No Reported Injuries, Says SCDF UPDATE (7.30PM): The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed in a Facebook post that they were alerted to the incident at about 5.10PM. Upon arrival, they found a “pile of smoldering trash” at the bottom of a ventilation shaft “within a stairwell”. There are no reported injuries, and they will be investigating the cause of the fire. A startling scene unfolded along the familiar streets of Orchard Road at around 5.30PM on Wednesday evening (26 Sep). Submitted by a MustShareNews reader Hundreds of stunned shoppers were shepherded out of Takashimaya Shopping Mall after a suspected fire broke out. A “strong burning smell” was reported and people in the building were asked to use the staircase to evacuate. Source Ms Belle Ong, an officer worker, told Channel NewsAsia (CNA) that she saw smoke on the 3rd floor of the building, and at least 4 fire engines parked outside the mall. Source But thanks to SCDF’s quick response, shoppers and staff were invited to re-enter the building 1.5 hours after the alarm was sounded. Confused shoppers forced to evacuate Social media was ablaze with pictures of the mass evacuation. SCDF confirmed in a Facebook […]
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