Fire breaks out in apartment building under construction in Helsinki’s Kruunuvuorenranta

A major fire has broken out in an apartment building under construction in Helsinki’s Kruunuvuorenranta district, according to emergency services.

Finnish public broadcaster Yle reports that the blaze started in the roof structure during construction work. Firefighting and rescue operations are underway, with 17 emergency response units dispatched to the scene, along with paramedics and police.

The situation is developing, and further updates are expected.