Fire at Boliden's Rönnskär plant - risk of spread

Authorities received an alarm reporting an industrial fire at Rönnskärsverken industrial plant earlier this morning.

Fire engines have been to Rönnskärsverken. Archive image.

Fire engines have been to Rönnskärsverken. Archive image.

Foto: Lotta Willsäter

Skelleftehamn2024-03-12 11:31

A fire broke out inside a 30x100 meter building housing an electronics scrap crushing plant, according to an RC Nord operator. 

The fire could potentially spread to a conveyor belt and ventilation system, says the emergency operator. 

Firefighters are currently battling the blaze to prevent it from spreading further. 

There are no reported injuries at this time. Firefighters estimate the firefighting effort will take about 60 minutes.

The police report that a patrol has been dispatched to Rönnskärsverken to investigate the fire.

A report on a workplace accident is being filed.