A 29-year-old woman from Malmö, Sweden, had an unfortunate incident when she attempted to create a memorial for her deceased pet rabbit. After discovering the rabbit had died, she wrapped it in cloth and placed it in the freezer, intending to remember it with candles. Subsequently, she placed multiple candles around the refrigerator and freezer, and after taking several calming tablets, she went to sleep.

The following morning, neighbors noticed the fire alarm sounding and smoke emanating from the apartment, alongside the barking of the woman's dog. When firefighters arrived and knocked on the door without receiving a response, they were forced to break in. They found the kitchen engulfed in flames, which were on the verge of spreading throughout the rest of the home. Fortunately, firefighters located the sleeping woman and her dog, managing to rescue them both just in time.

The financial implications of this incident were significant, with the costs of repairing the damaged apartment totaling approximately 556,873 Swedish kronor. This unfortunate event highlights the dangers of using candles in confined spaces and serves as a cautionary tale regarding fire safety, particularly in relation to personal memorial practices.