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Fire breaks out in Reykjavík apartment building

Monday 16th 2026 on 00:00 in  
Iceland
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A fire broke out in an apartment building in the Grafarholt district of Reykjavík on Monday, according to Icelandic National Broadcasting Service RÚV. Emergency services responded to the scene, and no injuries have been reported.

The blaze was contained to a single apartment, with firefighters working to extinguish the flames and prevent further spread. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire.

Residents of the affected building were temporarily evacuated as a precaution. The Reykjavík Fire Department and police are investigating the incident.

Source 
(via RÚV)