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Posted May 6, 2006 EST
Finland - Police Say Helsinki Warehouse Blaze Was Arson
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Police say arson was the cause of a major fire at the old VR Railway warehouses in central Helsinki on Friday. The blaze appears to have started at a loading bay and spread quickly through the building. Forensic investigations got underway on Saturday afternoon to determine the actual cause of the fire. Police are investigating it as a case of aggravated arson.
Senior Criminal Investigating Officer Kari Tolvanen said the police now had firm reason to believe the fire was not started accidentally.
Christer Ahlqvist, Chief Fire-fighter from the City of Helsinki Rescue Service told YLE TV News the blaze was probably started by lighter fuel. It spread quickly via the eaves of the building.
The blaze was at the same site as a melee on May Day night in which protestors set a large fire and pelted police and fire-fighters with bottles and other projectiles. Police say they cannot at this stage say if the blaze is linked to this earlier incident.
Senior Criminal Investigating Officer Kari Tolvanen said the police now had firm reason to believe the fire was not started accidentally.
Christer Ahlqvist, Chief Fire-fighter from the City of Helsinki Rescue Service told YLE TV News the blaze was probably started by lighter fuel. It spread quickly via the eaves of the building.
The blaze was at the same site as a melee on May Day night in which protestors set a large fire and pelted police and fire-fighters with bottles and other projectiles. Police say they cannot at this stage say if the blaze is linked to this earlier incident.
Photos by Robin Lauren
Written by YLE News - Finnish News Agency
Courtesy of navelfluff
