Fire breaks out at HDB Hub

SINGAPORE: A fire broke out at HDB Hub on Wednesday (Oct 2) afternoon.
The fire broke out in the Basement 3 bin centre of the building and involved discarded items contained within a skip bin in the area. A skip bin is a container used for the collection of debris or waste, and is moved mechanically or with a vehicle.
A person felt unwell and was assessed by an SCDF paramedic. The person declined to be taken to hospital.
The fire has been extinguished, and the cause is under investigation, said SCDF.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Housing Board said customers may experience some delays.
“We seek our customers’ understanding that they may experience longer wait times for appointments, due to the disruption caused by the fire,” said the Housing Board (HDB) in a Facebook post on Wednesday. 
“Our foremost consideration is the safety of our staff, customers and members of the public at HDB Hub. We thank the public for their patience,” it added. 
In response to CNA’s query, HDB said all services had resumed by 2.30pm.
“There was minimal impact, with less than 10 customers affected in total,” HDB added.