– We are now working to identify the deceased and notify next of kin. The deceased will be sent for an autopsy, says John Kåre Olsen, operations manager in the Finnmark police district, in a press release. The police were notified by 110-Fire at 5.04pm on Tuesday afternoon. – The fire is now out and the fire service is on the scene to check that the fire does not flare up again. The police are investigating the cause of the fire and it is too early to say anything about it, but it may look as if the fire started in the room where the deceased was found. There were a total of 33 residents at the institution when the fire started. – Now the investigation will begin, and we hope to be able to get a picture of what has happened and why it took to burn, says the operations manager. The fire tragedy has affected many in Lakselv. Photo: Allan Klo / news Mayor Aina Borch tells news that the fire service arrived early after the fire was discovered. – The municipality set up a crisis team and worked to find alternative accommodation for those affected by the closure of parts of the building, says Borch. It involved 16 residents. – They have been given a place in the relief ward which was closed, in addition to some being at home with relatives and some in the infirmary. Apart from the person who died, no one else needed health care, as far as the mayor knows. Mayor Aina Borch says that 16 people had to find new temporary accommodation after the fire. Photo: Allan Klo / news – The employees at our health center took care of the residents. They are informed of what has happened. It is a tragic event in itself that affects many people. The police have initially closed the fire-damaged part of the building until Wednesday. Only then will the municipality be able to find out more about how long there is a need to keep it closed. – In that case, we will have to look at other solutions if it takes a long time, says Aina Borch.
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One person died in a fire at a health institution in Lakselv – news Troms and Finnmark
