Police suspect gas grill caused Kalasatama fire
Police in Helsinki said the investigation into the large apartment building fire in Kalasatama will continue for weeks as officers examine the cause of the blaze and possible criminal liability.
The fire broke out on Friday evening on Leonkatu in the Kalasatama district. Emergency services received reports shortly after 9pm that a balcony in an apartment block was on fire.
Police said the fire is suspected to have started from a small gas grill placed on a fourth-floor balcony.
5/26/2026 2:40:50 AM