Woman in her 70s dies
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Woman in her 70s dies after suspected arson in Båstad apartment fire

A woman in her 70s has died after an apartment fire in Båstad municipality. The incident is being investigated as arson, the police wrote on their website.

"It's about opening up the possibilities for investigation," says police spokesperson Jakob Palmgren about the crime classification.

The fire was reported on Wednesday night. The fire department found the woman during the rescue operation, and the site was later cordoned off for a technical investigation.

The woman's relatives have been notified.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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