Fifteen people evacuated from an apartment building in Hammerum, eastern Herning after a major fire Wednesday morning. One resident suffered serious injuries from smoke inhalation. Police confirmed all evacuated residents received medical attention, with three transported to hospital for treatment.
The fire started in one of twelve apartments at the address. Emergency services received the alarm at 5:35 AM. Authorities expected road closures to remain in effect for several hours following the incident.
According to rescue officials, the resident in the apartment where the fire originated was seriously affected by smoke. The resident's dog reportedly woke her before the situation worsened. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, with cleanup operations expected to conclude Wednesday morning.
Police have not yet determined the cause of the Denmark apartment fire. An investigation will attempt to establish what triggered the emergency. Authorities urged the public to respect safety barriers at the scene.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of residential building safety across Nordic countries, where aging infrastructure sometimes complicates fire prevention efforts.