Sweden's national stadium, the Strawberry Arena, had to be evacuated mid-match after a raging fire broke out, sending smoke billowing around the stands. The incident occurred during an early-season clash between AIK and Djurgardens at the 50,000-capacity venue on Sunday.
Play was stopped on 25 minutes after the blaze erupted, prompting firefighters to rush to the scene to douse the flames. The players remained on the pitch rather than heading to the dressing rooms, as authorities confirmed that the fire was extinguished with nobody getting hurt.
The match was suspended as a safety precaution, and further updates are expected to follow. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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