According to the rescue service, it was during a leisure time at Östra Ersbodaskolan that the fire broke out.

- We believe that it has been built, says Conny Qvarforth, internal commander and rescue leader at the Umeå region's fire service.

The premises are located in a densely populated area, but the rescue service says that there is no direct risk of spreading to other buildings.

- On the other hand, in the construction itself. This is the roof we work with, it has come under the roof.

Several conversations about the smell of smoke

Several people have called and alerted about the smell of smoke in their apartments and the rescue service has issued a VMA, Important message to the public due to the strong smoke development.

- Close doors and windows. Then it is difficult to close ventilation in apartment buildings, but now they know about the fire so they do not have to call 112.

At 03.40, eight units were on site and the forecast for the extinguishing work was three hours.