How many fire incidents have occurred at Block 501 Jelapang Road recently?

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Three Fire Incidents Reported at Block 501 Jelapang Road in Two Months

A total of three fire incidents have been reported at Block 501 Jelapang Road within the past two months. The most recent occurrences were on July 15, 2024, when two separate fires broke out at the same Housing Board block in Bukit Panjang.
Two Fires on July 15

On the evening of July 15, 2024, at approximately 8:10 PM, authorities were alerted to two fires at Block 501 Jelapang Road. The first fire involved a personal mobility aid in a common corridor on the 10th floor and was extinguished by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) using a water jet. Shortly after, a second fire erupted on the fourth floor, affecting a bicycle cover, which was put out by members of the public using a dry powder fire extinguisher.
Investigation into Deliberate Setting

Preliminary findings from the SCDF suggest that the fires were deliberately set. Police have identified a male youth who is assisting with ongoing investigations into the incidents, with the case being treated as mischief by fire. Three individuals were assessed for smoke inhalation at the scene but did not require hospital treatment.
MP Confirms Pattern of Incidents

Holland-Bukit Timah GRC Member of Parliament Edward Chia confirmed that these two fires on July 15 mark the third reported fire incident at Block 501 Jelapang Road in the last two months. Residents have expressed concerns regarding potential mischief or foul play, prompting increased police patrols and enhanced Citizens On Patrol activities by grassroots leaders.

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