Jalan Bukit Merah flat fire: 2 dead, about 60 evacuated; Haidilao Clarke Quay outlet to close on 31 Aug: Singapore live news

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Two people died after a fire broke out in a flat at Block 106, Jalan Bukit Merah on 13 Aug. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in a Facebook post that they responded around 4pm. When they arrived, they found the living room and bedroom of a fourth-floor unit engulfed in flames. Firefighters used a water jet to extinguish the blaze and discovered two individuals unconscious in the kitchen.
Popular Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao will be closing its Singapore flagship outlet at CQ @ Clarke Quay on 31 Aug, following the expiry of its lease. Customers were informed of the closure via a text message sent to Haidilao members on Wednesday (13 Aug).
In a statement on 13 Aug, a Haidilao Singapore spokesperson said: "This was our very first outlet in Singapore and served as an introduction to Chinese hotpot for many local diners. It also holds countless fond memories for our team and guests alike."
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Haidilao Clarke Quay outlet to close on 31 Aug
Popular Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao will be closing its Singapore flagship outlet at CQ @ Clarke Quay on 31 Aug, following the expiry of its lease. Customers were informed of the closure via a text message sent to Haidilao members on Wednesday (13 Aug).
The Clarke Quay outlet, which opened in 2012, was Haidilao's first branch in Singapore and marked the brand's entry into the country. The closure announcement comes after the company shut down three other outlets in Bedok, Pasir Ris, and Punggol.
In a statement on 13 Aug, a Haidilao Singapore spokesperson said: "This was our very first outlet in Singapore and served as an introduction to Chinese hotpot for many local diners. It also holds countless fond memories for our team and guests alike."
"Looking ahead, we will continue to serve the local market through diverse concepts and elevated dining experiences," the spokesperson added.
For more on the Haidilao Clarke Quay closure, read here.
Jalan Bukit Merah flat fire: 2 dead, about 60 evacuated
Two people died after a fire broke out in a flat at Block 106, Jalan Bukit Merah on 13 Aug. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in a Facebook post that they responded around 4pm. When they arrived, they found the living room and bedroom of a fourth-floor unit engulfed in flames. Firefighters used a water jet to extinguish the blaze and discovered two individuals unconscious in the kitchen.
Police told The Straits Times (ST) that the victims were a 34-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman. Preliminary investigations do not indicate foul play, and further investigations are ongoing. Then victims were taken to Singapore General Hospital but later succumbed to their injuries.
Two other residents from nearby units were also hospitalised – one for feeling unwell and another for smoke inhalation. Around 60 residents from the affected block were evacuated as a safety measure.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A friend of the deceased man told ST he saw the couple shouting for help at their window. The self-employed 41-year-old said, "She was shouting, 'Brother, help me!' in Malay and he was hugging her from behind. I recognised him from the tattoos on his arm."
He also witnessed the woman attempting to save her cat by handing it to firefighters through the window.
For more on the Jalan Bukit Merah flat fire, read here.
Haidilao Clarke Quay outlet to close on 31 Aug
Popular Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao will be closing its Singapore flagship outlet at CQ @ Clarke Quay on 31 Aug, following the expiry of its lease. Customers were informed of the closure via a text message sent to Haidilao members on Wednesday (13 Aug).
The Clarke Quay outlet, which opened in 2012, was Haidilao's first branch in Singapore and marked the brand's entry into the country. The closure announcement comes after the company shut down three other outlets in Bedok, Pasir Ris, and Punggol.
In a statement on 13 Aug, a Haidilao Singapore spokesperson said: "This was our very first outlet in Singapore and served as an introduction to Chinese hotpot for many local diners. It also holds countless fond memories for our team and guests alike."
"Looking ahead, we will continue to serve the local market through diverse concepts and elevated dining experiences," the spokesperson added.
For more on the Haidilao Clarke Quay closure, read here.
Popular Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao will be closing its Singapore flagship outlet at CQ @ Clarke Quay on 31 Aug, following the expiry of its lease. Customers were informed of the closure via a text message sent to Haidilao members on Wednesday (13 Aug).
The Clarke Quay outlet, which opened in 2012, was Haidilao's first branch in Singapore and marked the brand's entry into the country. The closure announcement comes after the company shut down three other outlets in Bedok, Pasir Ris, and Punggol.
In a statement on 13 Aug, a Haidilao Singapore spokesperson said: "This was our very first outlet in Singapore and served as an introduction to Chinese hotpot for many local diners. It also holds countless fond memories for our team and guests alike."
"Looking ahead, we will continue to serve the local market through diverse concepts and elevated dining experiences," the spokesperson added.
For more on the Haidilao Clarke Quay closure, read here.
Jalan Bukit Merah flat fire: 2 dead, about 60 evacuated
Two people died after a fire broke out in a flat at Block 106, Jalan Bukit Merah on 13 Aug. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in a Facebook post that they responded around 4pm. When they arrived, they found the living room and bedroom of a fourth-floor unit engulfed in flames. Firefighters used a water jet to extinguish the blaze and discovered two individuals unconscious in the kitchen.
Police told The Straits Times (ST) that the victims were a 34-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman. Preliminary investigations do not indicate foul play, and further investigations are ongoing. Then victims were taken to Singapore General Hospital but later succumbed to their injuries.
Two other residents from nearby units were also hospitalised – one for feeling unwell and another for smoke inhalation. Around 60 residents from the affected block were evacuated as a safety measure.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A friend of the deceased man told ST he saw the couple shouting for help at their window. The self-employed 41-year-old said, "She was shouting, 'Brother, help me!' in Malay and he was hugging her from behind. I recognised him from the tattoos on his arm."
He also witnessed the woman attempting to save her cat by handing it to firefighters through the window.
For more on the Jalan Bukit Merah flat fire, read here.
Two people died after a fire broke out in a flat at Block 106, Jalan Bukit Merah on 13 Aug. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in a Facebook post that they responded around 4pm. When they arrived, they found the living room and bedroom of a fourth-floor unit engulfed in flames. Firefighters used a water jet to extinguish the blaze and discovered two individuals unconscious in the kitchen.
Police told The Straits Times (ST) that the victims were a 34-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman. Preliminary investigations do not indicate foul play, and further investigations are ongoing. Then victims were taken to Singapore General Hospital but later succumbed to their injuries.
Two other residents from nearby units were also hospitalised – one for feeling unwell and another for smoke inhalation. Around 60 residents from the affected block were evacuated as a safety measure.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A friend of the deceased man told ST he saw the couple shouting for help at their window. The self-employed 41-year-old said, "She was shouting, 'Brother, help me!' in Malay and he was hugging her from behind. I recognised him from the tattoos on his arm."
He also witnessed the woman attempting to save her cat by handing it to firefighters through the window.
For more on the Jalan Bukit Merah flat fire, read here.