A neighbor's alert response saved a person from a dangerous apartment fire in Lappeenranta on Monday evening. The resident heard a smoke alarm sounding late Monday night and went to investigate the source. Through a neighbor's window, they saw flames inside the apartment and immediately called emergency services.
Rescue units received the alarm around 10:05 PM and quickly arrived at the scene. The kitchen had already caught fire with furniture fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters promptly extinguished the blaze before it could spread to neighboring units.
One person was rescued from the burning apartment and transported to hospital for treatment. The quick-thinking neighbor likely saved their life, according to fire officials. The apartment suffered severe fire and smoke damage and will require extensive renovation before becoming habitable again.
This incident highlights how basic safety measures like working smoke alarms and community awareness can prevent tragedies. The fire department confirmed the blaze posed no danger to other apartments due to the rapid response.
Lappeenranta is a city in southeastern Finland near the Russian border, known for its university and lakeside location. Finnish building safety standards generally require smoke detectors in all residential properties.