A fire at LKAB's mining facility in Svappavaara has been extinguished, police report.

The blaze started on the roof of a pellet plant above ground just before 6 PM on Friday.

Initially, information was scarce, but all personnel were evacuated safely without exposure to smoke, according to LKAB spokesperson Per Juntti.

By 7:30 PM, the fire was out, and firefighters were conducting checks to ensure there were no remaining risks.

The extent of the damage to the building remains unclear.