Police discovered a deceased individual following a barn fire in Östra Göinge. The fire occurred on Saturday in an agricultural building. Authorities found the victim during a technical examination on Monday.
Officers have notified the victim's relatives. Police filed an arson report after investigating the scene.
Östra Göinge is a municipality in Skåne County, southern Sweden's agricultural heartland. Barn fires present particular dangers in rural areas where emergency response times can be longer.
The decision to investigate this as potential arson suggests authorities suspect criminal activity rather than accidental causes. This represents a serious development in what initially appeared to be a tragic accident.
Local farmers have expressed concern about fire safety in agricultural structures. Many older barns lack modern fire prevention systems common in residential buildings.