Person dies in Helsinki apartment block fire

One person has died in a fire at an apartment block in Helsinki, Yle reports.

The fire broke out on Sunday morning in a block on Metsäpurontie street. Helsinki’s rescue department said at around 7 a.m. that the fire had been extinguished. Clearing work and smoke ventilation were continuing at the scene.

The rescue department said the fire caused no significant smoke or fire damage to other apartments in the building. Police are investigating the cause.