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Car catches fire in Uppsala parking lot

Key Points
  • A car caught fire in Uppsala late on March 2, 2026.
  • Police are investigating it as a possible case of vandalism.
  • No injuries have been reported.

A car caught fire in Uppsala late on March 2, 2026. According to Polisen Uppsala Händelser, police responded to a report of a fire in Gottsunda, where a car was burning in a parking lot. An investigation into the cause of the fire has reportedly been opened as a case of vandalism.

There are no reports of injuries. Uppsala Nya Tidning reported that the fire occurred on August Södermans väg and that rescue services were on their way. The police note that the information is preliminary and may change.

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