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Fire erupts at Finnish stadium and ice rink, investigation underway

Saturday 13th 2024 on 12:59 in  
Finland

A fire broke out on Saturday morning at a stadium in Oulunkylä, Finland, which is currently under investigation by the police. Upon the arrival of the police and the fire department, the wooden grandstand at the football stadium was found to be ablaze. The fire also managed to spread to the roof structures of the adjacent ice rink.

Police are conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire. Post-fire extinguishing efforts are still underway, which is why a full on-site investigation has not yet been started. At this stage, the police do not suspect any criminal activity, however, this possibility cannot be entirely ruled out. The police will provide updates on the progress of the investigation when possible.

The site of the fire still poses a potential risk of collapse, and harmful fumes from the fire are still present. The police are urging people to avoid moving around in the ruins while extinguishing efforts are still ongoing. Further updates will follow.