A family in Helsingborg, Sweden, was forced to evacuate their apartment due to a fire caused by flammable liquid that had been thrown into their mailbox. The incident occurred on the third floor of the residential building, which raised immediate concerns for the safety of residents in the vicinity. Emergency services received the alarm around noon and quickly mobilized to address the situation.

Authorities reported that among those evacuated were three children, one of whom is an infant. The intervention of the fire services was critical to ensure the safety of all residents. Tobias Aldgård, a duty officer from the rescue service, confirmed that the fire was intentionally started by someone pouring a flammable substance into the mailbox, creating a dangerous and volatile situation within the apartment building.

In addition to the evacuations, several individuals were transported to the hospital as a safety precaution, underlining the potential severity of such acts. This incident highlights the risks associated with arson and the implications for community safety and law enforcement response in urban settings like Helsingborg. The local police and fire services have urged anyone with information regarding this act to come forward.