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The thick smoke means that an important message has been delivered to the public, a so-called VMA. People in the area are urged to stay indoors and close doors, windows, and vents.
– The development of smoke is strong and we have received quite a few calls from people in the immediate area, says Joakim Hallin, alarm and control operator at the rescue service in Greater Gothenburg.
According to the rescue service, there is no information that there should be people on the premises.
– We have people connected to the object on the site, a contact from the property arrived early. As it is a warehouse, this assessment is made.
The alarm sounded at 02.42 and the fire is fought by about 30 firefighters. It was not under control at 08 o’clock, but it has calmed down compared to last night. The rescue service works mainly trying to protect adjacent buildings, among other things with the help of water cannons.
– The fire is in a different situation now. But it is still a strong ongoing fire and there is still a risk of spreading, says control and alarm operator Johan Karlsson.
The fire has passed through the roof and the building cannot be saved. The rescue service estimates that the burning building is almost 1,900 square meters. It houses various activities; Among other things, large amounts of flammable liquid are stored in the room.
The rescue service estimates that the fire is too strong to extinguish with water and you have decided not to use extinguishing foam to avoid environmental damage. Therefore, the smoke will be strong for several hours in the future. The extinction work is expected to take “quite a long time.”
– I have no idea how long exactly, but at least a few more hours, says Joakim Hallin.
Police have cordoned off parts of the industrial zone where a warehouse is on fire.
Photo: Adam Ihse / TT
Police have cordoned off several streets within the industrial zone, but no main roads were affected overnight.
A preliminary investigation on General negligence has been established and a technical investigation will be conducted whenever possible.
– But it can certainly be a couple of days before the rescue service finishes its post-extinction work, etc., says Göran Carlbom, West Region Police Duty Officer.
