Man arrested in connection with apartment fire in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A man has been arrested after connection to an apartment fire that occurred August 3rd.

According to a probable cause statement, Kijan Watts, the resident of the apartment, allegedly started the fire by piling items in the living room, pouring vegetable oil on top, and lighting a match.

Watts reportedly told investigators that he started the fire because he hated his life and wanted to be evicted from the apartment. He acknowledged that he knew other apartments in the building were occupied at the time.

The fire caused damage to the floor, walls, and ceiling of the apartment. Watts was arrested and is facing charges. He was on probation for second-degree arson at the time of his arrest.

The investigation is ongoing.