Police suspect minor in arson of Ylitornio hotel building

Police in Lapland have detained a minor on suspicion of deliberately setting fire to a hotel building in Ylitornio, state broadcaster Yle reported Thursday.

The fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a two-storey hotel under renovation. Authorities have not disclosed the suspect’s age or motive.

Investigators confirmed the blaze was arson but declined to provide further details, citing the ongoing inquiry. The building sustained significant damage, though no injuries were reported.