Service Station in North of Helsinki Destroyed in Massive fire
A massive fire destroyed a service station in Oulunkylä in the north of Helsinki on Saturday.
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A fire in the Oulunkylä area of the north of Helsinki has destroyed a service station on Saturday afternoon.
Large clouds of smoke came from the blaze, and the fire brigade warned residents to in the area stay indoors.
The fire broke out on Saturday shortly before 1:00 in the afternoon. The building also contained a grocery store and a fast food restaurant.
Cause of Blaze Remains Unknown
Police are investigating the cause for the fire. One possible theory is an electric malfunction. Staff at the service station said that they had heard a pop on the ceiling shortly before the fire broke out.
Rescue officials said that there was no danger of an explosion, as the fuel tanks were underground in an oxygen-free environment.
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