Two Rows of Townhouses Were Consumed by the Flames

Fredrik Göranzon's home was destroyed in the row house fire in Arboga, Sweden. He learned about the fire from a neighbor and rushed home. "Five minutes later, the neighbor called back and said 'you can slow down.

It's already over, Göranzon said. The day after Friday's row house fire in Arboga, Göranzon looked out over what used to be his family's home. "It's unbelievable.

It's hard to take in, he said. Two rows of townhouses were consumed by the flames. A total of 18 homes were destroyed in the powerful fire that started shortly after noon on Friday, according to police.

Göranzon described the moment he received the news and the realization that his home was gone. The fire, which began in the afternoon, quickly spread through the residential area, leaving residents like Göranzon to grapple with the loss of their homes and belongings. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed as authorities continue their investigation into the cause of the blaze.