A fire broke out at the Fotografiska museum on Södermalm in Stockholm on Saturday evening, leading to the evacuation of around 100 visitors. The blaze was extinguished quickly within half an hour of the 7:50 p.m. alarm. No injuries were reported.
On the evening of Saturday, December 20, 2025, a fire erupted at the Fotografiska museum in Stockholm. The alarm sounded at 7:50 p.m., and the museum was immediately evacuated. According to police spokesperson Rebecca Landberg, speaking to TT, around 100 visitors were inside the building when the fire started.
The blaze, initially reported to have been caused by a cable in the ceiling, was extinguished less than half an hour later. Police confirmed the situation was under control shortly afterward. There are no reports of injuries.
Police have launched a preliminary investigation into gross negligence endangering the public related to the incident. The museum, located on Södermalm, is a popular venue for photography exhibitions. The event did not significantly impact the surrounding area, and emergency services handled the situation efficiently.
