Feb 14 • 18:09 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

Industrial building burned in Lohja

A fire broke out in an industrial building in Lohja, Finland, with ongoing rescue operations to contain it.

A significant fire broke out in an industrial building located at Asemarinne 11 near Lohja's railway station. The local fire department received the alert of the moderate-sized inferno shortly before 6 PM on Saturday evening. Initial emergency response involved seven fire units, but this was later increased to eleven as the situation escalated and more resources were deemed necessary to combat the blaze.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire originated from the roofing structures of the building. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries linked to the incident, according to the West Uusimaa rescue department. The rapid response from local firefighting units aims not only to control the flames but also to prevent any potential spread to nearby buildings or facilities.

The area around Lohja's railway station, including the site of the fire, is a bustling industrial zone. The implications of such a fire could be severe, affecting local businesses and the community. The integrity and future of the affected building will depend on the thorough assessment of the damage and the firefighting efforts, but the prompt action of the fire services has helped avoid a more serious disaster with personal injuries or wider property damage.

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