Emergency services rushed to Kontulankaari street at 4:18 AM on Monday morning. A customer deliberately set fire to a restaurant door in Helsinki's Kontula neighborhood. Rescue officials confirmed the incident in their morning bulletin.
Restaurant staff acted quickly and extinguished the flames before firefighters arrived. One rescue unit still visited the scene to verify the situation was under control.
Kontula is a residential district in eastern Helsinki known for its diverse population and affordable housing. The area has seen various social challenges in recent years.
This early morning incident raises questions about security measures at local businesses. Restaurant workers handled the emergency effectively, but the deliberate nature of the fire-setting remains concerning for neighborhood safety.
What prompted the customer to start the fire remains unclear. Authorities have not released additional details about potential motives or arrests.