The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted to a fire at 9 Bishan Place, the address of Junction 8, at about 7.10pm on Aug 11. PHOTO: ST READEROver 100 people evacuated after fire at Junction 8 restaurant, 1 taken to hospitalDaniel Lai and Lok Jiak WenThe Straits TimesAug 12, 2026More than 100 people were evacuated from a mall in Bishan after a fire broke out at a restaurant there on Aug 11. In its reply on Aug 12 to queries from ST, a Junction 8 spokesperson said an employee from a neighbouring tenant was taken to hospital for medical assessment after indicating discomfort following smoke exposure. SCDF said the person was taken to Singapore General Hospital. PHOTO: ST READER“The affected restaurant is temporarily closed,” the Junction 8 spokesperson added.