A fully developed fire is raging through a building in Ljusne, near Söderhamn in eastern Sweden. Flames engulfed the entire structure and shot from the windows. Emergency services rushed to the scene after receiving alerts about the blaze.
Local residents evacuated the building early in the incident. Police confirmed no injuries were reported despite the intensity of the fire. One individual attempted to fight the flames independently before professional help arrived.
That person inhaled smoke during their firefighting efforts, according to police statements. Multiple neighboring properties were also evacuated as a precautionary measure.
The fire reportedly started just before 7 PM local time. Fire crews from surrounding areas were dispatched to contain the spreading flames. Mats Länn, the police regional command center officer, provided updates on the situation.
He confirmed all residents had safely exited the burning building. The rapid evacuation prevented potential casualties in this Sweden residential fire incident.
This emergency response highlights the importance of immediate evacuation during structural fires. The Ljusne blaze serves as a reminder that even well-intentioned firefighting attempts by untrained individuals can lead to dangerous situations.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fire while working to fully extinguish the remaining hotspots.