Helsinki Apartment Fire Spreads Rapidly to Roof from Balcony Grill

A fire in a Helsinki apartment building in Kalasatama, believed to have originated from a grill on a balcony, rapidly spread to and damaged the building's roof. Experts are investigating the reasons for the quick escalation of the blaze.

24 May, 07:52 — 24 May, 07:52

Post Share

Sources

Showing 1 of 3 sources

yle-newsHigh84d ago

Balcony grill sets roof ablaze in Helsinki's Kalasatama

An elderly resident is suspected of gross negligence after a fire spread quickly to an apartment building roof, sending plumes of smoke across Helsinki. No injuries were reported.

Read full article →

Coverage Timeline

First report: helsingin-sanomat · 24 May, 07:31|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

helsingin-sanomat24 May, 07:31First to report

Kalasataman palo | Tulipalo alkoi ilmeisesti asunnon parvekkeelta grillistä

yle-news24 May, 07:52

Balcony grill sets roof ablaze in Helsinki's Kalasatama

2h later

yle-uutiset24 May, 09:24Latest update

PERSPECTA

PERSPECTA

Helsinki Apartment Fire Spreads Rapidly to Roof from Balcony Grill

Sources

Balcony grill sets roof ablaze in Helsinki's Kalasatama

Coverage Timeline

Kalasataman palo | Tulipalo alkoi ilmeisesti asunnon parvekkeelta grillistä

Balcony grill sets roof ablaze in Helsinki's Kalasatama

Miksi Kalasataman kerrostalopalo levisi niin nopeasti katolle? Asiantuntija listaa mahdolliset syyt

Related Stories

Indonesia Earthquake Kills 53, Thousands Evacuated Amid Rescue Efforts

Ukraine attacks Wildberries, Russia's biggest online market

Europe's Tallest Virgin Mary Statue Unveiled in Rural Poland

Wildfires on Greek Island of Salamina Kill Two, Hundreds Evacuated

PERSPECTA