Police in Umeå are investigating a balcony fire in the Ersboda district as a case of vandalism, according to an official police report. The incident occurred on March 2, 2026, when authorities received an alarm about a fire on a balcony. Police patrols were dispatched to the scene.
According to the preliminary report, there were no injuries in connection with the fire, and the building's facade was reportedly not damaged. The cause of the fire remains unclear, but police have opened an investigation into vandalism by fire. No suspect has been identified at this time.
Police have completed their work at the scene. The police note that this information is preliminary and may be subject to change as the investigation progresses.