One taken to hospital after restaurant fire at Bishan Junction 8; 120 people evacuated
An employee from a neighbouring store was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.
A fire erupted at a Japanese barbecue restaurant called Yakiniku Like inside the Bishan Junction 8 mall on Tuesday night (August 11), resulting in about 120 people being evacuated from the area. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to the incident at 9 Bishan Place around 7:10 PM. Upon arrival, the fire was found to be involving a table grill and exhaust ducting in the first-floor dining area of the restaurant.
SCDF extinguished the blaze using a hosereel. Smoke was visible emanating from the restaurant, as depicted in photos shared with CNA. A spokesperson for the mall reported being alerted to the small fire at Level 1 at approximately 7:05 PM. The mall's safety measures, including the automated sprinkler system and fire curtain, were promptly activated.
No other injuries were reported besides the one employee from a neighboring store who sought medical attention for smoke inhalation at a local hospital. As of now, the cause of the fire is under investigation by the SCDF. The Yakiniku Like branch remains temporarily closed, while the rest of the Bishan Junction 8 mall is open and operating normally.
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