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Fire truck in front of Väääräntalo.
The fire broke out on Boxing Day evening.

A fire broke out in the wrong house on Friday

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26.12.2025 20:14
The fire was quickly extinguished. Smoke ventilation is in progress after eight in the evening.

A fire broke out in the wrong house today, Friday, at around 19 p.m.

The fire broke out in one room and the fire department quickly extinguished the fire.

Smoke was spreading in the building and the premises are being ventilated. The fire department is ensuring that the fire has not spread to other parts of the building.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.

The Vääräntalo building, located on the Koskenpartaa side of the Imatrankoski rapids, is owned by the city of Imatra. The building is empty.
 

Read the accident report from the South Karelia Rescue Service