Hamilton police say a man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly set fire to a room within a residence at McMaster University.

Police said the incident occurred at around 2 p.m. Saturday at 1280 Main Street West in Hamilton.

Following their response to a fire alarm call, police and partners located the unit on fire. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported, said police.

A 20-year-old male, Ruomu BA, of Hamilton has been charged with arson.