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    • A vegetation fire broke out at an open grass patch in Bukit Panjang, Singapore, on Sept 3, burning an area of about 30m by 20m. A metal cage containing burnt joss paper was also seen at the site, while the cause of the fire remains under investigation.   https://news.theonlinecitizen.com/2026/09/04/fire-breaks-out-at-open-grass-patch-in-singapore-s-bukit-panjang   Full Details: Vegetation Fire in Bukit Panjang, Singapore   📅 When & Where   - Date: Thursday, 3 September 2026 - Time: Alerted at about 4.30 pm - Location: Open grass patch near the junction of Bukit Panjang Ring Road and Fajar Road, Bukit Panjang, Singapore    🔥 Fire Details   - Area burned: Approximately 30 metres × 20 metres (roughly the size of one-third of a football field)  - Type: Vegetation / grass fire - Extinguished by: SCDF using a water jet - Injuries: None reported  - Emergency response: SCDF and police personnel and vehicles were deployed to the scene   📸 What Was Found at the Scene   - A metal cage used for burning joss paper was on the grass patch, containing burnt joss paper - Later that evening, glowing embers were still visible among the burnt paper inside the cage  - Thick white smoke was seen billowing from the field; footage was shared on Facebook   🎑 Context: Hungry Ghost Festival   - The fire occurred during the 7th Lunar Month / Hungry Ghost Festival - 2026 festival period: 13 August – 10 September  - Taoist and Buddhist communities traditionally burn joss paper as offerings during this time   ⚠️ NEA Advisory (Issued 12 August 2026)   The National Environment Agency reminded the public to:   - Burn joss paper only at designated areas - Clean up offerings after prayers - Burn smaller amounts to reduce smoke and ash - Not toss, scatter, or leave joss paper in shared spaces - Be mindful of surroundings and neighbours   🔍 Cause   - Cause of the fire remains under investigation        Source: The Online Citizen / The Straits Times / Mothership / AsiaOne, 3–4 Sep 2026
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