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Garage fire in Östersund prompts public warning

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  • A garage fire in Östersund led to a public warning about smoke, with people advised to stay indoors.
  • The fire is being investigated as suspected arson, and police are looking for witnesses.
  • The rescue service is working to prevent the fire from spreading and has dispatched multiple units.

A garage fire in Östersund, Sweden, prompted a public warning early on Wednesday. According to SVT Jämtlandsnytt, the alarm came in at 01:20, and people near the fire were advised to stay indoors and close ventilation, windows, and doors due to smoke development. The fire reportedly occurred in a carport building, and the rescue service is working to prevent it from spreading to other buildings.

Police are investigating the incident as suspected arson, and they are reportedly seeking witnesses who may have seen something suspicious. Östersunds-Posten reports the alarm came in at 01:18, and a public warning was issued about an hour later for people near Thoméegränd in Östersund. The rescue service has reportedly dispatched nine units to the scene.

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