A fire broke out today (2 Ocrober), at approximately noon at HDB Hub, located at Toa Payoh Lorong 6.
According to a Facebook post on Housing & Development Board (HDB)’s official page, the fire occurred in the Basement 3 bin centre of HDB Hub.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was promptly activated and has since extinguished the fire.
Investigations into the cause are currently underway, with SCDF remaining on-site.
In light of the disruption caused by the incident, HDB has informed customers that they may experience longer wait times for appointments.
“Our foremost consideration is the safety of our staff, customers, and members of the public at HDB Hub,” stated HDB, “We thank the public for their patience.”
Reports indicate that three fire engines, a rescue vehicle, and two ambulances were deployed to the scene, with at least 10 firemen present to manage the situation.
An announcement made at approximately 2.05 pm confirmed that the building has resumed full operations; however, the public is advised to avoid the loading and unloading bay in Basement 3.
HDB Hub, the headquarters of the housing board, is situated adjacent to Toa Payoh MRT station and features retail spaces alongside an indoor plaza and a 33-storey office tower.
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