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Major Fire Breaks Out in Industrial Building in Uppsala's Fyrislund District

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Major Fire Breaks Out in Industrial Building in Uppsala's Fyrislund District
Key Points
  • A major fire broke out in an industrial building in Fyrislund, Uppsala on March 13, 2026.
  • Rescue services, police, and ambulance were all dispatched to the scene around quarter to six in the evening.
  • Authorities report heavy smoke development but no information about people being in the building.

A significant fire erupted in an industrial building in the Fyrislund area of Uppsala on Friday evening, March 13, 2026. According to rescue services, the alarm was received shortly before quarter to six in the evening. Rescue services, police, and ambulance units were all dispatched to the scene.

Rescue personnel on site reported heavy smoke development from the industrial premises. The rescue service has characterized the incident as a "larger fire," though the exact extent of the blaze remains unclear at this time. Authorities have indicated there is currently no information suggesting anyone was inside the building when the fire broke out.

The situation is being actively managed by emergency responders at the location.

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