Man critically injured in Odense stabbing; major fire in Hjørring

A man is in critical condition after a stabbing incident occurred in the Roerskov Havekoloni garden colony in Odense, Denmark, on Sunday evening. Police responded to reports of a stabbing and shots fired, though the latter were later determined to be from a blank-firing pistol.

Officers found the victim with multiple stab wounds and he was initially in life-threatening condition. After receiving treatment at Odense University Hospital, his condition has stabilized, and he is no longer in danger. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the stabbing, who is scheduled for a court hearing. Authorities have indicated that the incident is not believed to be related to gang activity.

In a separate event, a significant fire erupted at Nordværk's environmental facility on Rønnovsholmvej in Hjørring. The blaze, which started around 11 p.m. on Saturday, required the efforts of 30 firefighters. Due to a high-voltage power line within the burning structure, firefighters initially focused on containing the spread of the fire rather than direct intervention. The fire was under control by Sunday morning, with efforts expected to continue throughout the day. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

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In the middle of what is burning, there is a high-voltage line, so it is too dangerous to drive in there. So initially, we are working to limit the fire from spreading.