00:00 A massive blaze engulfed a recently constructed waterpark in Gothenburg, Sweden on Monday.
00:11 As per official reports, 16 individuals were hospitalized with minor injuries, while authorities
00:16 have declared one person as missing.
00:18 The root cause of the fire remains undisclosed, prompting the evacuation of a nearby hotel
00:23 and offices.
00:25 Authorities have issued advisories urging residents to remain indoors due to the dense
00:29 smoke emanating from the incident site.
00:33 A devastating inferno tore through several yet-to-be-unveiled water slides at the Oceana
00:38 Waterpark in Gothenburg.
00:40 A chilling video captured by onlookers and circulated on X depicted the slides consumed
00:45 by flames, sending dark plumes billowing into the sky.
00:48 Additionally, the footage captured at least three explosions, which hurled debris from
00:53 adjacent structures amid the blazing water slides.
00:56 Scheduled for a later opening this year, the waterpark was part of an expansion project
01:00 linked to the renowned Lysberg Amusement Park.
01:04 Lysberg released a statement explaining that the fire originated outside a certain section
01:08 of the building before rapidly spreading to the pool area.
01:12 CEO Andreas Andersen expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident, emphasizing the
01:17 organization's commitment to aiding the authorities in locating the missing individual and offering
01:22 support to all affected parties.
01:24 Reports indicate that a subcontractor was conducting installations when the blaze erupted.
01:29 In response, the fire department issued advisories urging residents in the vicinity to remain
01:34 indoors and keep windows shut to shield against the fumes and dense black smoke.
01:40 Evacuations were also carried out at nearby hotel and office facilities, confirmed the
01:45 police.
01:46 Furthermore, access roads leading to the scene have been cordoned off as firefighters persist
01:51 in combating the flames.
01:52 Lysberg has established ongoing communication channels with the fire department, police,
01:57 local hospitals and the construction contractor, NCC, to streamline collaborative efforts,
02:02 stated the waterpark in an official communication.
02:06 Eyewitnesses reported a distinct odor of burnt plastic permeating the air.
02:10 "Initially, we noticed smoke, followed by flames, and then it exploded.
02:15 We have witnessed the construction of the water slide over several months.
02:18 Now it appears like only a skeleton remains," recounted another bystander.
02:22 "We are working to ensure that the fire department is not the only one responsible for the fire.
02:23 We are working to ensure that the fire department is not the only one responsible for the fire.
02:24 We are working to ensure that the fire department is not the only one responsible for the fire.
02:25 We are working to ensure that the fire department is not the only one responsible for the fire.
02:26 We are working to ensure that the fire department is not the only one responsible for the fire.
02:27 We are working to ensure that the fire department is not the only one responsible for the fire.
02:28 We are working to ensure that the fire department is not the only one responsible for the fire.
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