A fire ravaged an apartment block in Maniitsoq on Tuesday.
Chief of Police Poul Kreutzmann says that the police were notified of the fire on Tuesday afternoon, and the police and fire department responded to the scene.
- It turned out to be an extensive and major fire in an apartment block.
- Fortunately, all residents were evacuated and there were no injuries, says Poul Kreutzmann.
The majority of the apartment block, which contains 8 apartments, was damaged as a result of the fire, and the residents have been rehoused.
- We are of course following up on the matter, and further investigations are underway, says Poul Kreutzmann.
Storm warning for Nuuk
In addition to the heavy fire, the police responded last night to an attempted burglary at the city hall in Nuuk.
Two people fled the scene but were later apprehended and arrested by the patrol.
A storm with hurricane-force winds has been forecast for Nuuk on Wednesday morning, and on that occasion the chief of police is issuing a call to the city's drivers:
- Remember to keep your lights on because there may be a "whiteout", which means remember to use your headlights and be more careful in stormy weather, says Poul Kreutzmann.
Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq states on its Facebook page that schools and daycare centers in Nuuk will remain open despite the forecast storm.
- Parents are encouraged to follow the development of the storm themselves, writes the municipality.
