"There is a fire on the first floor, and it is spreading further through the ventilation. We have evacuated the entire building together with the police," a person from the emergency services told TT earlier.
The fire spread to the roof and several apartments were damaged, the rescue service told Gefle Dagblad. No one was injured.
Those affected gathered in a nearby location, but it is unclear when they will be able to return to their homes.
The rescue service previously told Expressen that the building has eight floors.
