A large fire broke out in a multi-story apartment building in Hemmanet, Sundsvall Municipality, on Sunday afternoon. Several residents were evacuated, and one person was transported to a hospital with injuries described as minor.
Fire Consumes Apartment Building in Sundsvall
The fire was reported after lunchtime on Sunday. Witnesses described the building as “completely ablaze with high, open flames.” Shortly after 3:00 PM, the rescue services made the decision to allow the apartment building to burn down.
“It was not reasonable to be able to extinguish the property, so instead, they chose to protect the surrounding buildings,” said Johanna Pålsson of the rescue services.
According to TT news agency, a nearby school will be closed on Monday. The school principal made the decision in consultation with the rescue services.
The rescue services will remain on site overnight to monitor the property. An key public message, a VMA (Viktigt Meddelande till Allmänheten), was issued, urging people to head indoors. The warning was lifted later in the evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in Sundsvall?
A fire broke out in a multi-story apartment building in Hemmanet, Sundsvall Municipality, on Sunday afternoon. One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
What action did rescue services take?
Rescue services decided to allow the apartment building to burn down in order to protect surrounding buildings.
Will any schools be affected?
A school in the vicinity will be closed on Monday, a decision made by the school principal in consultation with the rescue services.
the area will continue to experience disruptions as the fire is monitored overnight and the aftermath is assessed. Further details regarding the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are likely to emerge in the coming days.
