Fatal Fire in Landskrona Ten-Story Apartment Building Kills Woman, Injures Four
A fire in a Landskrona ten-story building killed a woman and injured four others, with all residents evacuated and firefighters controlling the blaze early Monday morning.
- • Fire started around 3 AM on the seventh floor of the building.
- • A woman in her 60s died in the fire at the apartment where it began.
- • Four people were hospitalized with minor injuries.
- • All residents were evacuated and fire extinguished by 6:15 AM, with an investigation pending.
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A devastating fire broke out early Monday morning in a ten-story apartment building in Landskrona, Sweden, resulting in the tragic death of a woman in her 60s. The blaze, which erupted around 3 AM on the building's seventh floor, quickly grew into a fully developed fire in an apartment, prompting the evacuation of all residents.
Emergency services from five stations responded promptly, and the fire was largely extinguished by 6:15 AM, though smoldering remains still required monitoring and the area remains cordoned off for investigation. According to police spokesperson Leif Fransson, a technical investigation will commence once the scene is deemed safe.
While the woman was found deceased in the apartment where the fire began, four other individuals—three men and one woman—were transported to hospital with minor injuries. Initially, there were no reported injuries as the fire developed, but later updates confirmed the casualties. Gustaf Sandell, duty officer with the rescue service, confirmed the fire's rapid development on the seventh floor.
Authorities evacuated all residents in the building to ensure their safety as the fire raged through the upper floors. Firefighters worked intensively to control and extinguish the flames, mitigating further harm. The incident has prompted investigations to determine the exact cause of the fire.
This tragic event marks a somber moment for the Landskrona community, highlighting the dangers of urban fires and the critical role of emergency response teams who acted swiftly to prevent further loss of life.
Further updates are expected as investigators continue to analyze the scene and evaluate fire safety measures in the building.