Authorities in Lauttasaari, Helsinki, are investigating a fire that occurred last week and are considering the possibility that it was an arson for hire. According to police reports, young suspects believed to be behind the fire may have received payment for their actions. Currently, details about the potential client or motivation behind the alleged contract remain undisclosed due to the ongoing investigation.

The fire, which erupted in the premises of a bike shop located in the ground floor of an apartment building, caused significant damage and rendered nearby residential units uninhabitable. Investigating officer Masi Puolakka has indicated that there is no current evidence linking the incident to any parties in Sweden, appeasing concerns that it might have broader implications beyond Finland.

Two young suspects, born in 2008 and 2009, have been arrested and are believed to have intentionally started the fire. As this situation develops, the authorities are focused on uncovering further details surrounding the arson, and whether more individuals are involved in this alleged criminal act, which raises concerns about the use of arson as a method for settling disputes or obtaining monetary gain in the local area.