How swiftly was the fire at the National Gallery contained?

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The fire at the National Gallery was swiftly brought under control.

A fire that broke out at the Singapore National Gallery this morning was quickly contained, with no injuries or damage to art collections reported. The affected areas, including the City Hall Wing and Padang Atrium, have been declared safe and are set to reopen to the public at 12pm today.
Swift Containment and Safety Declaration
The incident was reported earlier today and was swiftly brought under control. Following thorough checks by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), the City Hall Wing and Padang Atrium were declared safe for public access.
Reopening Schedule
The City Hall Wing and Padang Atrium are scheduled to reopen at 12pm today. The former Supreme Court Wing will resume operations tomorrow, September 10.
Precautionary Evacuation and Investigation
As a precautionary measure, all staff and visitors were temporarily evacuated from the premises. Investigations into the cause of the fire are currently underway.
Programme Cancellations
Some scheduled screenings for the gallery’s Painting with Light programme have been cancelled as a result of the incident, including the 12:30pm session at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium.

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