The alarm about the fire came at 14.10. In addition to the emergency services, an ambulance and police were also called to the scene.
– Callers say flames are shooting from the roof, said an operator at SOS Alarm initially.
According to SOS Alarm, there is no risk of spreading, but there will be total damage to the restaurant “Deiles”.
The VMA was issued after the fire
An important public notice, VMA, was issued at 3pm due to the smoke development and nearby residents were asked to close doors, windows and ventilation. At 4 p.m., SOS Alarm announces that the VMA has been lifted.
When SVT’s reporter was on site at around 2:30 p.m., open flames shot from the roof.
Traffic stopped on Restalundsvägen
Traffic in the area is affected by the fire – both on Restalundsvägen and Rudbecksgatan. Just before 8pm on Sunday evening, the police announced that there is still some traffic disruption at the scene.
Preliminary investigation into aggravated arson begins
The police write on their website that they have opened a preliminary investigation into aggravated arson.
– There is no suspicion against any person, but it is more to be able to take measures with cordons and investigations, says Mathias Henricsson.
There are no reports of personal injuries.