Sweden: Emergency services responding to a building fire at the harbor in Lomma as of late Oct. 9

Event

Emergency services are responding to a warehouse fire in Lomma as of late Oct. 9. The blaze was reported around 20:41 at the kajgatan on the harbor; the cause of the fire is not confirmed. Officials have issued a public advisory to the surrounding areas urging residents to go inside their homes and lock windows and doors.

The emergency response is ongoing to extinguish the blaze and make the area safe completely; Police services are in the area to facilitate the emergency response, which will likely continue through the morning of Oct. 11. Localized business and transport disruptions are likely as a result.

Advice

Heed all instructions from officials and avoid the area until authorities gave the all-clear. Check for transport disruptions and seek alternative routes if necessary. Consider remaining indoors due to heavy smoke, especially if you suffer from respiratory illness, such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.