Gothenburg Apartment Fire Prompts Evacuations in Högsbo

A severe fire has broken out in the roof of an apartment building in Högsbo in Göteborg. Residents of the house as well as a preschool that is housed in the property have been evacuated, according to the police.

» Published: August 26 2025 at 15:17

Gothenburg Apartment Fire Prompts Evacuations in Högsbo
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The rescue service is on site with a large number of units and estimates that the operation will take several hours. The fire, which has led to a significant smoke spread, was at 4 pm still not under control.

According to the rescue service, the smell of smoke can be felt in large parts of central Gothenburg. People who feel discomfort from the smoke are urged to go indoors and close windows, doors and ventilation.

There is no information that anyone has been injured due to the fire.

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