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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Fire in Örebro Apartment Traps Residents on Balconies

Published: 2024-05-07

A fire broke out in an apartment building in Västhaga, Örebro, trapping several people on balconies.

The blaze, which started in one of the apartments on Skäpplandsgatan, was reported to the police just after 9 AM on Tuesday.

By 9:43 AM, the fire had been extinguished, and a gathering place was established for the evacuees.

One individual has been hospitalized, while two others are being treated for minor smoke inhalation.

Amidst the chaos, a father rushed to the scene after learning about the fire in his daughter's building, finding relief when he discovered she had safely evacuated and was unharmed.