A fire broke out at Whampoa Makan Place hawker centre, prompting the evacuation of approximately 100 people. The fire is believed to have started from a deep fryer at one of the stalls. Emergency services responded to the incident and extinguished the blaze. No injuries have been reported at this time. Investigations are underway to determine the full extent of the damage and the precise cause of the fire. The hawker centre was temporarily closed following the incident, and it is unclear when it will reopen. Authorities are assessing the safety of the structure before allowing vendors to return.
