Significant Fire Engulfs Multi-Family Building in Kronogården, Trollhättan
A fire in Kronogården, Trollhättan, has displaced dozens of residents and is under investigation as arson.
Key Points
- • Fire in Kronogården prompted evacuation of 18 apartments and 50 residents.
- • Firefighters reported struggling to control the fire, with units from five local stations and two from Gothenburg involved.
- • Emergency services confirmed all residents were accounted for, with no hospitalizations reported.
- • The local church has opened as an evacuation point for displaced residents.
A major fire broke out in a multi-family residential building in Kronogården, Trollhättan, on May 29, 2025. The incident led to the evacuation of 18 apartments housing approximately 50 residents. The fire was first reported shortly before 1:30 PM, and firefighters continued battling the blaze well into the evening, with the fire still raging as of 7:30 PM.
Firefighting efforts involved units from five local fire stations and two additional units from Gothenburg. Johan Bäckström, duty officer at the Fyrbodal rescue service, reported that smoke was visible all over Trollhättan. The fire, which spread from the roof into the building’s structure, posed significant challenges for firefighters, prompting plans to use a crane truck to help combat the flames and gain better access.
As of 6:15 PM, firefighters, exhausted from their efforts, had not yet gained control of the situation. While emergency services confirmed that all residents had been accounted for and none required hospital treatment, they were evaluated on-site by ambulance personnel. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, although authorities are investigating it as potential arson.
Support for displaced residents is being coordinated by the municipal crisis group, with temporary housing solutions being arranged through insurance companies. Lextorpskyrkan has been designated as an evacuation center. Police have established cordons around the area to ensure public safety, affecting nearby roadways.