Updated 06:37 | Published at 05:25
There is a fire in an industrial area in Mora.
An explosion has been heard and heavy smoke is spreading from the fire.
The rescue service urges everyone in the immediate area to stay indoors and E45 has been closed in both directions.
Industrial Area in Mora Engulfed in Flames, Explosion Reported
Police and emergency services are on site in an industrial area in Mora where there is a fire.
According to P4 Dalarna, it is a business premises that is on fire.
An explosion has been heard from the fire.
– There has been at least one real explosion. It’s gas tubes that have gone, says Torbjörn Roos, officer on duty at the police to TT.
There is a heavy smoke build-up at the site and according to the rescue service, the smoke is moving towards the city.
The emergency services have issued a VMA, an important message to the public, where residents in the area are asked to go inside and close doors, windows, and ventilation.
There is a risk of more explosions and the police have set up cordons of between 100 and 300 meters.
E45 is closed in both directions.
“The road is closed due to a lot of smoke and poor visibility,” writes the Swedish Transport Administration.
The fire is fully developed and the building cannot be saved.
– Efforts will be directed at protecting surrounding buildings, but there is still a risk of explosion. At 05.21 a preliminary forecast of six hours was set, says an alarm operator at SOS Alarm to Mora Tidning.
The tranquil town of Mora in Sweden was struck by a devastating fire in an industrial area early this morning. The fire, which broke out in a business premises, was accompanied by a loud explosion, startling residents and sending thick smoke billowing into the air.
Emergency services, including police and fire departments, quickly rushed to the scene to contain the blaze and provide assistance to those affected. According to local news outlet P4 Dalarna, the explosion was caused by gas tubes. Torbjörn Roos, the officer on duty at the police, stated that there had been at least one significant explosion.
The rescue service is urging residents in the immediate area to stay indoors for their safety. As a precautionary measure, the authorities have closed E45 in both directions to prevent any further emergencies from occurring. The closure is mainly due to the heavy smoke produced by the fire, making visibility on the road extremely poor.
Concerns of additional explosions have prompted the police to establish cordons ranging from 100 to 300 meters. A vital message issued by the emergency services urges residents to stay inside their homes, closing all doors, windows, and ventilation systems until the situation is under control.
At present, the fire is fully developed, and the building is beyond saving. The focus of the firefighting operation has shifted to protecting nearby structures from the raging inferno. However, the risk of further explosions still looms, making the task highly challenging for the emergency teams.
As the day progresses, the smoke from the fire is moving towards the city, causing concerns among both residents and authorities. The Swedish Transport Administration has issued a statement explaining the closure of E45, emphasizing that it is due to the dense smoke engulfing the area.
With full efforts directed toward extinguishing the fire and securing the surrounding buildings, the authorities estimate that it may take at least six hours to contain the situation. The alarm operator at SOS Alarm, the emergency response service, shared this preliminary forecast with local news outlet Mora Tidning.
The town of Mora is now gripped by this devastating incident as residents anxiously wait for updates regarding the fire and its potential impact on their lives.