The cause of the fire is unclear.
A fire broke out at a new water park in Gothenburg, Sweden, on Monday. According to a news report, 16 people were taken to hospital with minor injuries, and police said one person is currently missing. The cause of the fire was unclear, but authorities said they evacuated a hotel and nearby offices after the incident. They also warned residents to stay indoors due to the heavy smoke.
Fire destroyed several waterslides at Gothenburg’s Oceana water park that were not yet open. Harrowing video captured by witnesses and shared on X showed the slide engulfed in flames and black feathers flying into the sky. It also showed at least three explosions and debris from nearby buildings scattered across the burning water slide.
Watch the video below:
In Gothenburg, Sweden I guess “someone” doesn’t like the new water park being built
And ‘someone’ happens to be taking pictures through the window~ pic.twitter.com/EtnH1jhx3T
— TruthInBytes (@bytesintruth) February 12, 2024
The water park is due to open later this year and is part of an expansion project for Liseberg Amusement Park. “The fire started on the exterior of the southern part of the building and quickly spread to parts of the pool hall,” Liseborne said in a statement. statement.
Andreas Andersen, CEO of Liseberg Group, said: “We are deeply saddened by this devastating incident. Our priority now is to assist the police in locating the missing persons and providing support to all those affected. People provide support.”
ALSO READ | British police raid hotel and find man armed with knife, which turns out to be a ‘Harry Potter’ wand
in addition, new york post According to reports, a subcontractor was doing some installation work when the fire broke out.
After the incident, the fire department urged nearby residents to stay indoors and close their windows to prevent smoke and smoke. Police said nearby hotels and office facilities were also evacuated. Roads to the scene were blocked off as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.
“Liseberg Amusement Park has established ongoing communication with the fire service, police, local hospital and building contractor NCC to coordinate efforts,” the water park said in a statement.
according to sunWitnesses said there was a strong smell of “burnt plastic” in the air. Another witness said: “We saw smoke, then fire, then explosion. We have seen how the water slide was formed over a period of months. Now it looks like there is only a skeleton left.”
