World · Singapore Bureau
30 residents evacuated as fire engulfs Kovan residential unit
A residential fire in the Kovan area forced the evacuation of 30 people on Tuesday. The blaze also caused partial damage to an adjacent property.
LSN Singapore ·
Emergency responders were called to a residential address in Kovan after a fire broke out in one of the units. The incident prompted the immediate evacuation of 30 residents from the affected building as a precautionary measure.
Firefighters arrived at the scene and worked to contain and extinguish the blaze. The neighbouring property sustained partial damage from the fire, though the full extent of the destruction to both units is still being assessed.
No reports of injuries have been confirmed at this stage. Investigators are expected to examine the scene to determine the cause of the fire and whether any safety violations contributed to the incident.
Residents affected by the evacuation are being assisted by relevant authorities as they deal with the aftermath of the fire. The incident has raised fresh concerns about fire safety in residential complexes across the region.