The alarm came at 17 o'clock on Sunday.

- The fire has stayed in an apartment. When we arrived here, the stairwell was also smoky, says Daniel Brandberg, interim leader at the Berslagen Rescue Service.

Found by smokers

In connection with smoke divers entering the building, a person was found in the home. The person was taken to hospital by ambulance, but his life could not be saved.

The police have now launched a preliminary investigation, which is classified as an arson fire.

- It is because we can investigate whether there has been any crime. We have to investigate to see what lies behind, says Olga Korpela, the police officer on duty.

The person's relatives are notified of the death.