A fire broke out in a garage in Linköping on Tuesday evening, March 17, 2026, prompting emergency response and warnings to local residents. According to SVT Östergötland, the fire occurred in the Skäggetorp area of the city. Police have advised residents in the affected area to close their windows and doors as a precautionary measure.
Earlier reports from Östgöta Correspondenten indicated that rescue services received multiple alarms about a fire in a building on Industrigatan and the adjacent Slöjdgatan in Linköping. Rescue services stated that passersby had reported smoke coming from near a facade, prompting their response. On arrival, they found a small fire that had already been extinguished.
The incident occurred during the evening hours, with the first reports emerging around 6:10 PM local time. Rescue services were on the scene to assess the situation and ensure the fire was completely out. No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.