Fire Response Concludes After Incident at Enskede Service Residence
Emergency response concludes for Enskede fire incident with four hospitalized.
Key Points
- • A fire broke out at a service residence in Enskede at 10:30 AM.
- • Four individuals were hospitalized; one received on-site care.
- • The emergency response concluded at 12:30 PM after extensive efforts.
- • The RSSL operates under various preparedness levels for such emergencies.
A significant emergency response was initiated following a fire at a service residence in Enskede, Stockholm, which broke out at approximately 10:30 AM on May 19, 2025. The Regional Special Medical Management (RSSL) declared a state of alert, mobilizing extensive medical resources to manage the situation effectively. Four individuals were transported to the hospital due to injuries related to the fire, while one additional person received care on-site.
The incident prompted an immediate response from local health authorities, stressing the vulnerabilities of many residents at the service residence, according to Patrik Söderberg, the chief physician for Region Stockholm. "Many affected individuals are vulnerable and difficult to evacuate," he noted, highlighting the complexities faced during the emergency response.
The fire was contained swiftly, and operations concluded shortly after noon, with the RSSL officially lifting the alert at 12:30 PM. Emergency preparations classified under different levels, including 'stabsläge' (alert state), 'förstärkningsläge' (reinforcement state), and 'katastrofläge' (disaster state), were in place to determine the resource allocation and response intensity as needed.