A wooden barrel caught fire at a pizzeria in Leksand during the night into Sunday. Police are investigating the incident as suspected arson. No suspects have been identified yet.
The alarm reached SOS Alarm just after midnight. The wooden barrel was placed on a wooden deck serving as outdoor seating at the pizzeria in Leksand.
Rescue services quickly extinguished the fire and prevented it from spreading. Despite the limited extent, police cite the potential for escalation as grounds to probe it as arson.
The site remains cordoned off for technical examination, with police set to interview witnesses. No individuals are currently suspected in the incident.