SINGAPORE: Tampines Mall was closed temporarily following a fire that broke out in the shopping centre on Thursday (Apr 18) afternoon.
Footage posted on Twitter showed flames near an escalator as a thick cloud of smoke rose into the air. Customers were seen scrambling to safety.
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AdvertisementAdvertisement"The fire has been put out. As a safety precaution, we have temporarily closed the mall," according to the update.
A CNA reader said he was on the first floor of the mall when he was told by security to evacuate.
“A burning smell was present. Everyone inside was evacuated; everyone was calm,” he said.
“More than four police vehicles were seen, two ambulances and one fire engine,” he added.
Din Tai Fung, a Chinese restaurant within Tampines Mall, posted on Facebook informing customers that the outlet was temporarily closed.
"Due to unforeseen circumstances, our restaurant at Tampines Mall will be temporarily closed," it said.
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Footage posted on Twitter showed flames near an escalator as a thick cloud of smoke rose into the air. Customers were seen scrambling to safety.
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Tampines mall is on fire today,do not go there for now.
Video credits to fellow grabfood mate. pic.twitter.com/aKa5OjBlyD
— ???????????? / @yihaozxc (@Kazue_Nakano) April 18, 2019
In an update on the mall's Facebook page, it said that a small fire had broken out in the mall atrium.Video credits to fellow grabfood mate. pic.twitter.com/aKa5OjBlyD
— ???????????? / @yihaozxc (@Kazue_Nakano) April 18, 2019
AdvertisementAdvertisement"The fire has been put out. As a safety precaution, we have temporarily closed the mall," according to the update.
A CNA reader said he was on the first floor of the mall when he was told by security to evacuate.
“A burning smell was present. Everyone inside was evacuated; everyone was calm,” he said.
“More than four police vehicles were seen, two ambulances and one fire engine,” he added.
Din Tai Fung, a Chinese restaurant within Tampines Mall, posted on Facebook informing customers that the outlet was temporarily closed.
"Due to unforeseen circumstances, our restaurant at Tampines Mall will be temporarily closed," it said.
This is a developing story. Please refresh for updates.
This story came from a reader tip-off. If you would like to send in photos or videos of something newsworthy, WhatsApp our Mediacorp news hotline at +65 8218 8281 or message us on Facebook.
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