A devastating apartment fire in Lyckeby, Karlskrona, has resulted in the deaths of four people.

The blaze, which occurred on Sunday afternoon, initially claimed the lives of a 65-year-old woman and two young children.

A third child, who was critically injured, sadly succumbed to their injuries on Tuesday.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, with police conducting a criminal investigation.

The incident has deeply affected the local community, with residents leaving flowers and stuffed animals at the scene.

The housing company, Karlskronahem, has announced that other residents can return to their homes, though some apartments require smoke damage restoration.