Severe industrial fire in northern
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Severe industrial fire in northern Gothenburg brought under control

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The severe fire in an industrial building in northern Gothenburg that raged overnight is now under control, according to P4 Gothenburg.

Rescue services worked for much of the night to prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding properties.

The police have opened a preliminary investigation into public endangerment and endangerment of others. There are no reports of personal injuries, says Johan Ljung, the duty officer.

The fire alarm was reported at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday.

There are chemicals in the premises and there was rapid fire development.

An emergency public alert was issued, but has now been revoked.

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