Along the swelling rivers, the alarms sound as if an invasion was at the door. Floods following Cyclone Boris have already laid communities in several European countries in ruins. The houses fell apart like they were made of matches, says a local politician in southern Poland to local media.
ConflictsAround 40 people had to be evacuated when a so-called modular house in Skellefteå was completely destroyed during the night towards Sunday, reports Västerbottens-Kuriren. One person is suspected of gross negligence.
CrimeA powerful fire has ravaged a warehouse with lithium batteries in Trollhättan, resulting in hazardous smoke. Late on Sunday afternoon, the rescue services had managed to bring the fire under control.
SwedenA total of eight people have been taken to hospital after a fire on the fifth floor in an apartment building on Västra Söderkulla in Malmö, according to the police.
SwedenThe preliminary investigation into the suspected arson in Karlskrona in July has been discontinued. Four people died – three children and an elderly woman.
SwedenIn total, seven people have been taken to hospital in connection with a fire in an apartment building in Limmared in Tranemo municipality.
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