was there

Was at JEM after lunch and wanted to shop abit when the alarm started to ring. Everyone seemed unfazed so continued walking around. It's like a fire-drill kind of scenario but everyone was just minding their own business. However, when the alarm rang non-stop for like 2-3 mins and this cycle repeated more than twice then something must be wrong. The PA system was hardly heard above the loud alarm but it was saying that the alarm has been activated and patrons are to remain calm and to wait for instructions.

To play safe, went back up to Level 2 to the exit that links to JE MRT. And, apparently that's a no-go as the steel shutters would automatically shut down once the alarm was activated. Hmm. Had to find another exit. Once outside, smoke can be seen and by then more people had evacuated themselves out of the mall.



Read CNA's article here:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/fire-reported-at-jem/780334.html