Man arrested for mischief after fire at Kovan condo unit

SCDF added that firefighters entered the smoke-filled unit and extinguished the flames with a water jet.

“During the firefighting operation, a firefighter sustained a minor burn injury. He was assessed by a paramedic and conveyed to Singapore General Hospital,” SCDF said.

Three occupants from the affected unit had evacuated before firefighters arrived at the scene. No injuries were reported.

Police said a 64-year-old man was arrested for mischief by fire.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.