On Thursday, an ember fire in a wood chip pile at Söderenergi in Nykvarn developed into a fully developed fire. The waste facility is close to the track area and due to the strong smoke development, train traffic has been stopped since 15.25. It affects the Stockholm C-Eskilstuna-Arboga-Örebro regional train line.

Helicopters water bombs

The fire spread in the afternoon to the forest and according to the fire brigade, it is burning in an area that is 200 times 250 meters.

In the afternoon, reinforcements from the air were also deployed.

- It is serious and a helicopter has been sent for water bombing. The wood chip pile will burn for several days, says operations manager Lennart Meijer.

The public is urged to stay indoors

According to the rescue service, there is no risk of the fire spreading to nearby homes, but the public is urged to stay indoors and close windows and ventilation.

According to the rescue service, it is still unclear what caused the fire.

The text is updated.