Borlänge Fire Evacuees Await New Housing After Blaze
About 40 residents were evacuated after a large fire in Borlänge, Sweden. The housing company says they are finding new apartments but return is unlikely soon. The incident underscores housing challenges during emergencies.
Hmouda Mohamed Hedi is one of about 40 residents evacuated after a major fire at Tjärna ängar in Borlänge. He woke up when police knocked on his door.
Maria Bergfält, CEO of housing company Tunabyggen, says they are searching for new apartments for the displaced. She stated in a release that residents likely cannot return soon.
The fire highlights Sweden's ongoing housing shortage. Finding immediate housing for 40 people will test local resources.
Borlänge is a municipality in central Sweden's Dalarna County. Tjärna ängar is a residential area in the town.
Authorities continue investigating the fire's cause. The evacuation shows how quickly emergencies can displace entire communities.