Man, 64, arrested for mischief after fire at Kovan apartment, 1 firefighter injured

A 64-year-old man was arrested for mischief by fire after a fire broke out at a Kovan apartment unit on Mar. 2.

In response to queries from Mothership, the police said they were alerted to the fire at 22 Sirat Road at about 4pm.

The address corresponds with that of Vina Lodge, a freehold apartment development.

A firefighter was subsequently taken to the hospital after sustaining a minor burn while trying to put out the fire.

The police said no other injuries were reported.

Firefighter sustained minor burn injury

Three occupants of the affected unit evacuated before firefighters arrived, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) in response to Mothership's queries.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a bedroom in a third-floor unit on fire and extinguished the blaze with a water jet.

A firefighter sustained a minor burn injury during the operation, SCDF said.

An SCDF paramedic assessed him and he was later taken to Singapore General Hospital.

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A video on TikTok showed flames engulfing a window, with thick smoke billowing into the sky.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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