Boiler Room Fire Damages House in Central Finland

A fire broke out in the boiler room of a single-story house in Karstula on Sunday evening. The single-family home measures approximately 100 square meters. Firefighters focused on extinguishing and clearing the boiler room area. They ventilated smoke from other parts of the property. The residence remained habitable after the incident. No injuries resulted from the blaze. Eight rescue units responded to the emergency call. Authorities received the alarm after 7 PM from Keuruuntie road. Police are investigating the cause of the fire. Karstula is a municipality in Central Finland with about 4,000 residents. The region experiences cold winters where reliable heating systems are essential. Boiler room fires present particular risks in Nordic climates where heating systems operate extensively during winter months. This incident demonstrates how quickly contained fires can threaten entire homes. Proper maintenance of heating equipment becomes crucial as temperatures drop across Finland.