SINGAPORE - A taxi went up in flames in Bendemeer Road on Thursday afternoon (Sept 6).

In a video posted on Facebook, the entire front half of what appears to be a ComfortDelGro taxi is engulfed by a blaze.

Large quantities of thick smoke can be seen billowing from the vehicle.

In response to queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it responded to a vehicle fire near 1500 Bendemeer Road at about 1.55pm.

A water jet was used to extinguish the fire and no injuries were reported, the SCDF said.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.