Important notice to the public in Gothenburg

Update 12/2 at 19.55: The message no longer applies. The danger is over.

Original text: Important message to the public in central Gothenburg. A heavy fire has broken out in the Oceana water park. Heavy smoke development means that the rescue leader urges everyone in the area to go indoors and close doors, windows and ventilation.

For more information, listen to Sweden’s Radio P4 Gothenburg.

The police announce that there are cordons around the Oceana water park, both for motorists and pedestrians. Buildings adjacent to the site have been evacuated. The police ask the public not to actively go to the scene, both because of the development of smoke and so that the rescue work can be carried out efficiently.