Feb 8 โ€ข 08:21 UTC ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland Ilta-Sanomat

Police to start investigation into the Jokioinen fire - possibility of crime cannot be ruled out

Police in Jokioinen have launched an investigation into a fire that completely destroyed a bakery building, with suspicions of potential criminal activity.

A significant fire occurred early Sunday morning at a bakery building in Jokioinen, Finland, leading to a total loss of the facility. The police have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, emphasizing that they cannot rule out the possibility of criminal activity associated with it. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as a result of the blaze, which had begun outside the bakery, according to company CEO Mikko Virtanen.

Mikko Virtanen described the rapid response to the fire, noting that their initial extinguishing efforts proved successful in handling the fire before the firefighters arrived on the scene. However, he acknowledged that despite these efforts, the fire managed to spread to the building's structure and ultimately resulted in complete destruction. The bakery, known as Jokioisten Leivรคn, is now rendered inoperable due to the damages inflicted by the fire.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities will likely look into whether any foul play contributed to the fire's ignition. The bakery's officials have been cautious in speculating about the reasons behind the fire, and it remains to be seen what conclusions the investigation will draw, particularly regarding any potential criminal acts in relation to the incident. This fire raises concerns about safety and the risks businesses face, particularly in industrial areas.

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