May 8, 18:58, Fire, Degerfors

When rescue services and police arrived, the man who lives in the house had taken himself out with the help of a neighbor. There are still no reports of the man being injured in connection with the fire.

Firefighting efforts are underway.

UPDATE 19:35 The fire, which started in a microwave oven, has been extinguished, with no major damage to the house, which has been ventilated by the rescue services. Neighboring residents had begun firefighting efforts with the help of a powder extinguisher.

The occupant has been taken to hospital by ambulance. The extent of the injuries is unclear

Police will file a report on the incident without suspicion of a crime.