According to sources, a fire is burning in a villa in Haparanda in the Marielund district. The alarm about the fire came at 20:16 on Thursday evening. Aftonbladet reports that a villa fire broke out in Haparanda on Thursday.
The rescue service has sent eight resources to the location, and Aftonbladet confirms the rescue service responded with eight resources. When the rescue service arrived, flames were shooting out from one house gable. Aftonbladet describes a house filled with smoke and the rescue service seeing open flames shooting out.
An alarm operator at rescue cooperation Nord stated, "The first resource sees flames shooting out from one gable. " Police have also been alerted, but no ambulance, and Aftonbladet notes police are present. The rescue service has the fire under control and extinguishing work is still ongoing.
No person is reported to have been injured in connection with the fire. The cause of the fire has not been determined, and it is unknown if the villa was occupied or vacant. Extinguishing efforts continue as the rescue service manages the scene.