Fire incident
at Blk 539 Bedok North Street 3
SINGAPORE: The police are investigating a fire which broke out
at a McDonald's outlet in Bedok North on Wednesday (Sep 27). There
were no reported injuries from the incident.
A police spokesperson said they were alerted to a case of mischief
at Block 539 Bedok North Street 3 at about 6.25pm on
Wednesday.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it dispatched two
fire engines, a Red Rhino, as well as an ambulance to the scene.
SCDF officers then put out the fire using a dry powder
extinguisher.
Channel NewsAsia understands that the fire broke out in the
restaurant's toilet.
In a statement, McDonald's said customers and staff of the outlet
were evacuated after the fire broke out. The restaurant resumed
operations at 1.05am on Thursday, a spokesperson added.
Source: CNA/dl