A large-scale rescue operation is currently underway in Turku, Finland, involving 24 emergency response units following a reported explosion in the Rydönnotko area near the airport. The Varsinais-Suomi rescue department received a call at 7:02 PM about an explosion at a feed drying facility, where a minor explosion occurred in a filter. Olli Högmander, the on-duty fire chief at the Varsinais-Suomi rescue department, confirmed that industrial buildings are present in the area, including the Hankkija Oy's feed factory in Turku.

As investigations continue, the cause of the explosion remains unknown; however, fortunately, there have been no reported injuries. Chief Högmander stated that the filter is currently open, and both the explosion and the fire are under control. Given the size of the facility and the potential risks, multiple units have been dispatched to ensure public safety and manage the situation efficiently.

The rescue department is closely monitoring the scenario and carrying out checks in the vicinity to secure the area further. This incident underlines the importance of swift emergency response systems in place to handle such industrial accidents, particularly in densely populated areas where the proximity to residential zones raises additional concerns for community safety.