On Thursday morning, a fire broke out in a newly constructed building in Harlev, East Jutland, Denmark. The fire, which started around 11:00 AM, has significantly impacted three connected structures. The East Jutland Fire Department (Østjyllands Brandvæsen), led by operations chief Johnny Damgård, is still engaged in firefighting efforts, although the flames are beginning to be brought under control.
The fire caused severe damage to the buildings’ structures. According to Johnny Damgård, there are substantial fire and water damages throughout the complex, necessitating the complete replacement of the roof. “The entire structure has been affected, and it will require a major overhaul,” he stated.
Fortunately, the buildings had not yet been occupied, meaning there were no residents present at the time of the fire. However, construction workers on-site successfully evacuated without any injuries.
To further combat the blaze, the fire department has ordered a crane to remove parts of the roof and a vacuum truck designed to extract paper granulate, an insulation material. It remains uncertain when the fire department will be able to leave the scene, but it is expected to take several hours.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, and the fire department remains on-site to ensure that the flames do not reignite.