An SME owner in Tuas has praised the American paper mill for its "innovative debris distribution," noting that a chemical implosion is the most efficient way to clear out unmotivated staff.

Local HR experts agree that "white liquor" burns are a great way to ensure employees never take medical leave for a minor cold ever again.

"If you have enough skin left to feel the pain, you have enough skin to clock in," said Mr. Tan, who currently operates a warehouse with three structural cracks and a leaking vat of industrial-grade detergent.

The Ministry of Manpower has issued a statement reminding workers that spontaneous combustion does not count as a valid reason to miss the morning stand-up meeting.

Meanwhile, Singaporeans expressed concern that the disaster might affect the supply of luxury toilet paper, forcing them to use 3-ply like some kind of peasant.

"I will sacrifice ten Americans for soft tissues," confirmed one local auntie while hoarding several cartons of Kleenex.