8 fires in a week ‘intentionally started’ at Yishun executive condo North Gaia’s construction site: SCDF

SINGAPORE: Eight fire incidents that occurred over the past week at&nbsp, a Yishun executive condominium construction site were found to be “intentionally started”, &nbsp, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said on Wednesday ( Nov 27. )

In response to CNA’s questions, SCDF said the happenings happened&nbsp, between Nov 20 and Nov 27&nbsp, at North Gaia.

In one of the circumstances, two persons were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. No additional injuries were reported.

According to SCDF,” the fires primarily involved building materials and furnishings at various locations on the construction site” and were either quickly put out by SCDF or the construction workers it. &nbsp,

“SCDF’s preliminary research studies indicate that the flames were consciously started”, it added.

Officers informed CNA that investigations are ongoing and that studies have been filed. &nbsp,

According to the condo’s website, North Gaia is slated to&nbsp, obtain its Temporary Occupation Permit ( TOP) in June 2027. &nbsp, Developed by Sing Holdings, the task comprises over 600 residential modules.