Possible Cause Revealed in Major Gothenburg Apartment Fire
Investigators have identified roof work as the likely cause of the major apartment fire in Gothenburg's Högsbo district. The August 26 blaze required mass evacuations and took firefighters hours to contain. Construction safety protocols are now under scrutiny following the incident.
A massive apartment fire in Högsbo, Gothenburg sent smoke visible across the city on August 26. Residents and a preschool evacuated as flames engulfed the building. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours before bringing it under control by evening.
The fire department contained the flames to the building's upper sections. They prevented the fire from spreading further through the structure. Crews then monitored the controlled burn as it extinguished.
My Maniette, a resident of the building, described the emotional impact. She said everyone felt very shaken by watching their home burn.
Construction work was underway at the time including pipe replacement and facade repairs. A new safety report now identifies a likely cause. The fire apparently started during roof work on the building.
This incident highlights the fire risks present during construction projects. Proper safety protocols become especially critical when work involves heat sources near residential buildings.