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Fire at unit at Upper Cross Street

The fire involved a praying altar at an 11th storey unit at Block 535 Upper Cross Street. The fire started at about 4pm, and the SCDF responded in about five minutes after it was called in and extinguished by fire extinguisher shortly after. According to the SCDF, the damage to the unit was isolated to the living room. Ten people were evacuated including some neighbours from nearby flats. No injuries were reported. Video: Erin Kimbrell