The fire broke out above ground on Saturday evening, not inside the gold mine. According to small-scale mining company Botnia Gold, a storage tent was ravaged by fire, damaging important vehicles.
No personnel were injured, but two firefighters were taken to hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation.
The company expects to be able to resume some of its operations “someday.”
But it is still unclear how long the stoppage in ore production will last, CEO Fredrik Bergsten tells P4.
The police are conducting a technical investigation on Sunday. After initial questioning, the classification was changed from arson to gross negligence endangering public safety. The cause of the fire is unclear.
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