On a Sunday afternoon, Alex Eriksson and his family observed an unusual sight from their cottage in Luoto, Ostrobothnia, where a car in the lake unexpectedly caught fire. The incident began around 3:35 PM with thick black smoke rising from the vehicle, which ultimately burned for almost half an hour before emergency services arrived. The car was reported to have been completely engulfed in flames, leaving behind a stark and dramatic scene.

The Ostrobothnia Rescue Department was alerted to the fire, confirming that two individuals were present in the vehicle at the time, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported. Eriksson initially considered jumping in to help but decided to wait for emergency responders, who arrived shortly after their observation. Once the fire was extinguished, Eriksson inspected the burned area and surmised that the vehicle was likely a Skoda estate model, given the remnants left behind.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, although it is suspected to have started underneath the hood. This unusual incident sparked local interest and raised questions about vehicle safety and spontaneous fires in proximity to water, prompting local authorities and residents to reflect on the incident's significance in their community.