A Fire and Explosion Reported at Rönnskärsverken in Skelleftehamn
P4 Västerbotten has reported a disturbing incident at the Rönnskärsverken in Skelleftehamn on Friday evening. According to the report, a fire and some kind of explosion occurred at around 10 p.m., prompting emergency services, ambulances, and police to rush to the scene.
Daniel Levy, a spokesperson for the police, has confirmed that one person has been taken to the hospital with unclear injuries. “Initially, there will be a fire in several places. One person is said to be injured and taken by ambulance to the hospital,” Levy stated.
Rönnskärsverken is owned by the company Boliden, which describes the smelter as “one of the world’s most efficient copper smelters” where electronic products are recycled. In addition to copper, silver and gold are also mined at the facility.
As of now, details regarding the cause and extent of the fire and explosion are scarce. Authorities are expected to launch a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The safety and well-being of the employees and the surrounding community are of utmost importance, and efforts will be made to ensure that any potential hazards are contained and addressed.
Our thoughts are with the individual who has been injured, and we hope for a speedy recovery. We will provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.