Bomb Squad Responds to Car Fire in Jordbro Amid Explosion Concerns

A car fire in Jordbro led to a bomb squad response amid fears of an explosion, with pyrotechnics identified as the likely cause.

    Key details

  • • A car caught fire in Jordbro late Monday night, accompanied by a loud bang heard by witnesses.
  • • The National Bomb Protection unit was dispatched to assess a possible explosion risk.
  • • Firefighters controlled the blaze and addressed a diesel leak at the scene.
  • • The bomb squad determined the fire was caused by pyrotechnics, not an explosion.
  • • Police have conducted vehicle checks and are investigating the incident as possible vandalism.

Late Monday night in Jordbro, Haninge, a car caught fire prompting an emergency response from the Stockholm police and the National Bomb Protection unit. Witnesses at the scene reported hearing a loud bang associated with the fire, which raised fears of an explosion. Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze but remained on site to manage a diesel leak from the vehicle.

The bomb squad was called to investigate the cause and the potential risk of an explosion. They determined the fire started due to pyrotechnics, ruling out a spontaneous explosion. Witnesses also observed a vehicle leaving the area shortly after the fire began, leading police to conduct vehicle checks nearby as part of their ongoing investigation.

Authorities have not yet identified suspects but have filed a damage report regarding possible vandalism. The initial emergency call came in at 22:52.

This incident highlights local safety concerns related to the use of pyrotechnics and the resulting risk of fire and explosion. The police continue to investigate the circumstances and have increased surveillance in the area to prevent further incidents.

According to reports, the prompt action of fire crews and the bomb squad helped avoid greater harm, while police remain active in following leads.

This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.

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