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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Fires Hit Northvolt's Facilities in Sweden

Published: 2024-06-17

Two fires broke out recently at Northvolt's facilities in Sweden.

The first fire erupted at the battery factory in Västerås, where a battery pack ignited outside a side building and was quickly extinguished.

The second blaze occurred in a two-story barrack housing Northvolt's workers in Skellefteå.

No injuries were reported in either incident, and emergency services managed to control and extinguish both fires efficiently.

Northvolt is assisting affected employees with temporary accommodations and support.