Daycare evacuated in Siikajoki after dishwasher starts smoking

A daycare centre in Ruukki, Siikajoki, was evacuated on Friday afternoon after a dishwasher began emitting smoke, Finnish broadcaster Yle reports.

Six children and three adults were present when the incident occurred around 2:30 PM. No actual fire broke out, but emergency services responded with seven units to assess the situation and ventilate the smoke-filled premises.

No injuries were reported.