Fire Breaks Out in Multi-Family Building in Västerås
A fire incident in a multi-family building in Västerås leads to evacuations and ongoing firefighting efforts.
Key Points
- • Fire started in an apartment and spread to the roof structure around 9 AM.
- • All residents evacuated; nearby streets cordoned off for safety.
- • Children from a nearby preschool are housed due to the incident.
- • One person received medical assistance for smoke inhalation.
A significant fire broke out in a multi-family building located in central Västerås on Friday morning, resulting in the evacuation of all residents and ongoing firefighting efforts by emergency services of the region. The fire, which started around 9 AM, originated from a single apartment and quickly spread to the building's roof structure.
Emergency response teams arrived promptly at the scene with multiple vehicles, and although the situation began to improve by noon, officials from the regional rescue service noted that the fire had not been fully controlled. In total, all residents were safely evacuated, and nearby streets were cordoned off for safety.
A nearby preschool was utilized as a temporary shelter for children affected by the fire. Local authorities advised residents in the area to keep their windows and doors closed to avoid the risk of smoke inhalation. Initially, no injuries were reported; however, one individual later received medical attention for smoke inhalation.
Police officials, including spokesperson Angelica Forsberg, have highlighted the importance of public cooperation in maintaining the cordoned areas to ensure the safety of the rescue operations. Reports regarding the extent of the damage are still unclear, although it appears to be most significant in the upper sections of the building. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and will provide further updates as they become available.