A dramatic fire broke out in the stands during a Swedish league match between AIK and Djurgardens at Stockholm’s Stroppari stadium, forcing a full evacuation of the 50,000-seat venue. The visiting team led 2-1 early on, but after just 25 minutes, the referee stopped the game and ordered players off the pitch due to smoke and flames rising from the stands. Footage showed thick columns of smoke billowing over the stadium as fans rushed toward emergency exits.
Emergency services quickly responded to control the blaze. AIK head of security Henrik Kock confirmed the fire was fully contained without any injuries. After a delay, the match resumed, and Djurgardens added a third goal in first-half stoppage time. The game finished 4-2 in their favor, making it one of the most thrilling and eventful matches of the Swedish league season.