The police suspect that the big fire in Hässleholm is underway and it is being investigated as a serious murder fire. There are no suspected perpetrators, but a large number of tips have come in to the police.

- Many people have heard about this, people who have made observations. It is an event that draws a lot of commitment and affects many, says Peter Hansson, investigative leader for serious crimes at the Kristianstad police.

Extensive damage

A large warehouse building owned by the municipality of Hässleholm burned to the ground. The railway suffered extensive damage. Cars and houses in the immediate area were hit when glowing materials flew away.

Why do you suspect that the fire is on fire?

- It is not yet clear, but buildings are not starting to burn by themselves. We do everything we can to find out if it is landscaped or not. In general, fires are difficult to investigate, says Peter Hansson.

On Friday, a technical examination of the building would have been carried out. It has been pushed forward in time because the fire area is still too hot.

Talking to witnesses

When the site has cooled down, the police technician will investigate where the fire started and if any flammable liquid was used.

- We have a number of investigative measures underway, in addition to the technical investigation. We talk to witnesses and search for and review material from surveillance cameras, says Peter Hansson.