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SINGAPORE: The premises of Jurong Marine Cold Storage was evacuated on Monday (Jun 29) after ammonia was detected within the compound.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance at about 11.45am on Monday at 11 Fishery Port Road, which is the location of ice supplier Jurong Marine Cold Storage.
“Upon SCDF’s arrival, ammonia was detected within the premises’ compound. The premises has been evacuated,” SCDF said.
As a precautionary measure, 9 Fishery Port Road and 15 Fishery Port Road have also been evacuated.
“SCDF's HazMat specialists are at the incident site and carrying out the mitigation operation,” it said.
Members of the public are advised to stay away from the location.
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SINGAPORE: The premises of Jurong Marine Cold Storage was evacuated on Monday (Jun 29) after ammonia was detected within the compound.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance at about 11.45am on Monday at 11 Fishery Port Road, which is the location of ice supplier Jurong Marine Cold Storage.
“Upon SCDF’s arrival, ammonia was detected within the premises’ compound. The premises has been evacuated,” SCDF said.
As a precautionary measure, 9 Fishery Port Road and 15 Fishery Port Road have also been evacuated.
“SCDF's HazMat specialists are at the incident site and carrying out the mitigation operation,” it said.
Members of the public are advised to stay away from the location.
This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.
Source: CNA/co(sz)
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