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Emergency over: Hazardous smoke in the air in Espoo 3.6.2026

Emergency warning for Espoo 3.6.2026.

University update at 15.37

Emergency over.

University update at 13.58

Harald Herlin Learning Centre will be switched off at 14.30. 

Emergency warning from officials, published 3.6.2026 at 13.29

Hazardous smoke in the air – Fire in Espoo, Tuokkoskuja.

Smoke from the fire is spreading across the area. People in the area are advised to stay indoors, switch off ventilation, and wait for further information that the danger has passed.

You are advised to avoid the area until an announcement is made that the hazardous situation is over.

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