An incident occurred at Hamina harbor in Finland, where part of the roof of a storage hall collapsed on Friday afternoon. Emergency services were alerted just before 3 PM and confirmed that there were no injuries as a result of the collapse. The structure now has a significant hole of about 50 square meters, leading to water leaking inside. According to Lauri Hanski, the fire chief of the Kymenlaakso region, the collapse is likely attributed to the weight of accumulated snow.

Hanski further explains that the hall contains asphaltene, a non-toxic material to humans but potentially harmful to the environment if it seeps into waterways. Asphaltene is a fine particulate fuel byproduct from oil refining, which raises concerns about environmental safety, despite being harmless to people. The presence of this substance necessitates careful handling and mitigation of any potential spills.

Currently, the local fire department is conducting an assessment of the situation in collaboration with the harbor's safety officer and the Regional State Administrative Agency (ELY center). They are ensuring that appropriate safety measures are taken to prevent any further incidents, prioritizing environmental protection and public safety in their investigation and response efforts.