A football stadium has burned to the ground after the team was relegated from the top flight.
The main stand burst into flames on Sunday (7 Dec) evening.
The police currently suspect foul play.
Last month, FC Haka were relegated from the Veikkausliiga, the top flight of Finnish football.
Their 3,500-capacity stadium, named Tehtaan kenttä, opened in 1934.
The fire damage is considered a severe blow to the entire club community.
Even the artificial pitch was partially burned in the blaze, rendering it unusable.
Only three weeks had passed since the last training session, as reported by Need To Know.
FC Haka’s chairman Marko Laaksonen said: “The fire is a truly tragic incident.
“Everyone, from the players to the supporters, is deeply shocked.
“Fortunately, no personal injuries were sustained and the excellent work of the fire brigades and other operators managed to protect the other buildings.
“We are not yet able to accurately assess the financial damage caused by the fire.
“In any case, it is clear that the damage is significant and that the club’s operations will be hampered in many ways, at least for a while.”
He added: “We will need the support of the entire community to get back to normal.
“Fortunately, the team is able to continue preparing for the season almost normally.”
Joni Kumlander, Chairman of the City Council, said: “We are truly saddened by the fire at Tehtaan.
“Now our task is to find out what it takes to get the field back into playing condition.”
FC Haka were already in a financially challenging situation before the blaze due to dropping out of the top flight.
The club stated that their goal is still to return to the Veikkausliiga next season.
Police announced on Monday that arson is suspected.
The investigation is ongoing.
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