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Important Public Announcement in Västra Götalands län:

Updated: 27 Aug 2026 21:16

Important public announcement for Gamlestaden och Backaområdet in Göteborg Municipality, Västra Götaland County. Due to heavy smoke development as a result of an industrial fire, The incident commander urges everyone in the area to go indoors and close doors, windows and ventilation. For more information listen to Sveriges Radio P4 Göteborg.

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Published 8/27/2026

Important Public Announcement in Västra Götalands län

Important public announcement for Gamlestaden och Backaområdet in Göteborg Municipality, Västra Götaland County. Due to heavy smoke development as a result of an industrial fire, the incident commander urges everyone in the area to go indoors and close doors, windows and ventilation.

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