Overview
- The Sunday evening blaze spread quickly through the stadium’s wooden structure, destroying a stand and damaging club operations and sections of the pitch.
- FC Haka says the financial impact is still being assessed, and the club has appealed for continued community support.
- Club president Marko Laaksonen reported strong public backing as Haka launches a paid fan membership, Päätykatsomo, to raise funds.
- The initiative includes raffles of donated memorabilia, with Finland internationals Joel Pohjanpalo and Jesse Joronen contributing match-worn shirts.
- Local authorities note the youths cannot be prosecuted because of their ages, though civil liability for damages remains possible and the municipality has pledged help with repairs.