Firefighting Efforts Contain Botkyrka Blaze
Firefighters successfully contained a large blaze in Botkyrka using helicopters for water bombing.
Key Points
- • A significant 5,000 square meter fire erupted in Botkyrka.
- • Helicopters are being used in water bombing efforts to control the blaze.
- • The risk of the fire spreading is considered low, allowing focused containment efforts.
- • By noon, the fire service confirmed the fire was surrounded and manageable.
A significant fire covering 5,000 square meters broke out in Botkyrka, located north of Lake Gömmeren, early on June 22, 2025. The local rescue service, in collaboration with the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), launched an extensive firefighting effort, including the use of helicopters for water bombing.
By lunchtime, rescue officials reported that the fire had been surrounded, significantly reducing the risk of further spread. Anders Attehed from the rescue service indicated that, although efforts to extinguish the fire would continue for several hours, the situation was being managed effectively, allowing firefighters to focus on containment.
Officials emphasized that the risk of the fire spreading was low, and by noon, they confirmed that they had successfully encircled the blaze, ensuring that nearby areas were safe. The firefighting teams remain active on the ground, working diligently to fully extinguish the fire and mitigate any further hazards.