Eight Finnish Air Force cadets faced a dangerous situation during live-fire training exercises in Lohtaja on Tuesday evening. Smoke suddenly filled one tent where the cadets were sleeping. All eight individuals immediately evacuated the area once the situation was discovered.
Four cadets required hospital examination following the incident. Medical professionals are currently assessing their condition. The training exercise took place at the Air Force Academy's Lohtaja location in Central Ostrobothnia.
Live-fire exercises involve real ammunition and carry inherent risks despite safety protocols. Military officials confirmed the incident occurred during routine training operations.
This incident highlights the real dangers military personnel face even during standard training exercises. Proper safety measures become critically important when working with live ammunition and smoke-producing materials.
What caused the tent to fill with smoke? Investigation into the exact cause continues as authorities work to determine what went wrong during the exercise.