Overheated kitchen exhaust duct causes fire in Opal Crescent shophouse, 12 people evacuated

Something was burning.

An overheating kitchen exhaust duct started a fire at Opal Crescent near Bendemeer on the morning of Dec 19, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).

Videos of the fire were shared on TikTok with one showing black smoke billowing from the exhaust duct of a shophouse.

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Another video shows SCDF vehicles arriving with firefighters and police officers at the scene.

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In response to a Stomp query, SCDF said it was alerted to the fire at 25 Opal Crescent at 7.55am.

The fire, involving the kitchen exhaust duct of a stove, was extinguished using a water jet.

Twelve people were evacuated from the neighbouring units by the police.

There were no reported injuries.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire had started due to overheating of the kitchen exhaust duct.

SCDF added that it would like to remind the public, especially stall holders, of fire safety tips to prevent kitchen exhaust duct fires.