Heavy fire at paper mill in Norrköping – several to hospital

– It started in a boiler room where hydraulic oil leaked, and spread quite quickly. There was a fire on three floors when we arrived, says Christian Lind, officer on duty at the Östra Götaland Rescue Service.

The rescue service immediately began smoke diving, and used aerial vehicles with ladders to extinguish the roof. Police and several ambulances have also been on the scene.

– I know that 10-15 people from the staff have inhaled some smoke, the ambulance is checking them now, says Christian Lind.

Four people have been taken to hospital and the building must be evacuated. At most, 20 firefighters and 11 units worked on the fire.

At 9:40 p.m., the fire service reports that the fire is out. All that remains is to examine the roof structure and look for glow fires.

The text is updated.

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