Heavy smoke in Kiruna – the public is warned

Heavy smoke has arisen in connection with a fire in a shop in Kiruna. An important notice to the public (VMA) has gone out urging residents to go indoors and close doors, windows and ventilation.

The fire broke out at half past nine in the morning. There should be no people left in the building and there are no reports of damage.

The emergency services state to local media that there is a risk of explosion because gas cylinders are stored in the store.