Six-unit apartment building completely destroyed.
A six-apartment building was completely destroyed by fire. Firefighters from Paltamo and Suomussalmi responded to the scene. This event shows problems with fighting fires in rural areas.
The fire happened in a rural area. It took firefighters a short time to get to the building. The fire caused a complete building collapse. The incident involved units from neighboring towns. This event emphasizes the difficulties of responding to large fires in remote locations.
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Six Apartments Completely Destroyed
A six-apartment building was completely destroyed by fire.
Firefighters from Nearby Towns Responded
Firefighters from Paltamo and Suomussalmi helped fight the fire.
Rural Fires Present Challenges
Responding to large fires in rural areas is difficult.
Mayor Comments on Luck
The mayor said they had been lucky for three years.
Fire Ended Luck
The fire ended a period of good luck.