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Building fire blocks central road and leads to evacuations in Ringsted

From Berlingske · (6m ago) Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A building fire in Ringsted has blocked the main road, Næstvedvej, and led to evacuations.
  • Three people were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, and the building is expected to burn down.
  • Police are investigating the cause of the fire, which is not yet determined.

A significant fire erupted Saturday evening in Ringsted, Denmark, engulfing a building on Næstvedvej and forcing road closures and evacuations. The blaze, which affected a property housing a sandwich shop and apartments, sent plumes of smoke into the sky, visible from afar. Midt- og Vestsjællands Police confirmed the incident, reporting that three individuals were transported to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. Authorities also evacuated adjacent buildings, including a nearby Netto supermarket, as a precautionary measure.

Næstvedvej i Ringsted er lørdag aften spærret på grund af en bygningsbrand.

— Midt- og Vestsjællands PolitiStatement from the police regarding the road closure due to the fire.

The building is anticipated to be a total loss, with the fire expected to consume the structure entirely. Næstvedvej remains closed between Rønnedevej and the train station, with the closure expected to last for several hours. While the immediate cause of the fire is still under investigation, police have stated there are no reports of serious injuries. The incident highlights the potential dangers of urban fires and the swift response required by emergency services to mitigate damage and ensure public safety.

tre personer er kørt til kontrol for røgforgiftning på sygehuset.

— VagtchefenInformation about individuals taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.