About 500 people have been evacuated after a fire broke out in a luxury hotel in downtown Singapore.
Video footage showed thick black smoke billowing from the Grand Hyatt Hotel near the Orchard Road shopping district.
Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed that the fire was quickly put out and no one was injured in the incident.
Officials said the blaze involved a kitchen stove and an exhaust duct in a restaurant on the second floor.
An investigation is currently underway.
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Japan, India to deepen security, economic ties amid US tariffs
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UK wins court ruling to keep asylum seekers in hotel
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Trump ends security protection for former Vice President Harris
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Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities! Make sure to tune in every weekdays to Tag Gising Na from 5AM - 10 AM for a comprehensive roundup of important updates.
Pinoy Expat Corner
Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities! Make sure to tune in every weekdays to Tag Gising Na from 5AM - 10 AM for a comprehensive roundup of important updates.
Pinoy Expat Corner
Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities! Make sure to tune in every weekdays to Tag Gising Na from 5AM - 10 AM for a comprehensive roundup of important updates.
