Several cars are burning in a residential garage in central Husby.
– The police received information about the car fire at 11 p.m. on Tuesday evening, says Daniel Johansson, regional command center commander in the Stockholm police region, to SVT.
Suspect crime
Emergency services and the police arrived quickly on the scene and the fire brigade started extinguishing work.
Do you suspect crime?
– Yes, cars rarely start burning by themselves and we have information that indicates that the fire may very well be arson.
Serious damage
The police have started a preliminary investigation regarding serious damage by fire.
Is the fire under control?
– I still have no information about it. Cars can be difficult to extinguish and the fire service is still trying to extinguish the fire.
Is anyone hurt?
– No, we have not received reports about it.
Strong smoke development
The car fire has caused a strong development of smoke and according to Daniel Johansson, SOS alarm has received many calls from different regions where people can smell the fire.
– People call from both Rinkeby and Sollentuna, he says.