Earlier today, a fire broke out in the central warehouse of Kesko’s subsidiary company in Hakkila, Vantaa. The blaze was reported by the central Uusimaa rescue service and attracted 17 units of the rescue service to address the situation promptly.
The fire occurred on the roof of the central warehouse, which spans approximately 95,000 square meters. Although it affected an area of about 10 square meters, it was successfully extinguished without any injuries reported. The incident was attributed to ongoing roof work that was taking place at the time.
The prompt response from the rescue service helped contain the fire and mitigate any potential damage to the structure or surrounding areas. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive safety measures in industrial settings to prevent such accidents and ensure the well-being of employees and property. The central warehouse is expected to resume normal activities promptly following the incident.
As a journalist covering this story, I spoke with representatives from Kesko’s subsidiary company who stated that they were relieved that no one was injured in the fire but acknowledged that it could have caused significant damage to their operations if not contained quickly. They also highlighted that they had been taking necessary precautions during their ongoing construction project onsite.
Overall, this incident underscores how crucial it is for companies operating in industrial settings to prioritize safety measures and take proactive steps to prevent accidents like these from happening again in future.
