On March 3, a devastating fire broke out at a residential building in Vantaa's Pähkinärinne area, receiving its first emergency call at 5:39 AM. The Central Uusimaa Rescue Department categorized the rescue operation as urgent (Class A), indicating the gravity of the situation. The fire spread from the room of ignition throughout the entire building, exacerbated by open windows and fire doors that allowed smoke to engulf the premises. Tragically, five members of a six-person Somali family perished in the fire, including the parents and three young children, while only a small infant survived.

The rescue department noted that the family attempted to escape the apartment but succumbed to hazardous smoke in the building's stairwell. Attempts at initial fire suppression were deemed unnecessary due to the absence of functioning individuals within the premises at the time. In light of the circumstances, the rescue department contacted the police upon suspecting that the fire may have been deliberately set.

Current investigations led by the police suggest that a 71-year-old man may have intentionally started the fire in his own apartment before fleeing the scene. This incident raises serious concerns about fire safety measures and the risks of open windows during disasters, and it highlights the tragic consequences that can arise from suspected arson, prompting tighter scrutiny and awareness about fire-related incidents in residential areas.