Explosion in Jakobsberg Gate Causes Fire in Stockholm
An explosion has occurred in a gate in Jakobsberg, a town located outside Stockholm. The incident took place in an apartment building, prompting an immediate response from the authorities. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported so far.
According to Daniel Wikdahl, the press spokesperson for the police, they received a call about a loud bang and a fire in a gate. When the police arrived at the scene, they confirmed that an object had exploded, leading to the fire. The incident has been classified as public-dangerous devastation.
The apartment building where the explosion occurred is a large house with over 100 people listed at the address. As a precautionary measure, residents have been advised to stay inside the building rather than being evacuated. Authorities believe it is safer for them to remain indoors than to venture outside. The building will now undergo inspection to assess the extent of the damage caused by the explosion.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. However, the police are continuing their investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Firefighters have been working diligently to extinguish the fire, and at 10:40 pm on Wednesday, the extinguishing work was in its final stages.
The alarm regarding the explosion was raised at 10 p.m., prompting a swift response from emergency services. The exact details of the explosive device or its origin are yet to be determined.
Residents in the surrounding area have been advised to remain cautious and vigilant while authorities investigate the incident further. Any information regarding the incident can be reported to the local police.
Updates on the investigation and any developments regarding the explosion will be made available to the public as soon as they become known.