Copenhagen police said two explosions occurred early Wednesday morning near the Israeli embassy in the Danish capital. Although there were no casualties, the incident caused serious concern, especially among the local Jewish community. Authorities have launched an investigation into whether the blasts are connected to the Israeli diplomatic mission, which is located near several other embassies.

Police are not releasing any information about possible arrests at this time and are not commenting on the intensity of the explosions or the damage caused. The scene has been cordoned off and armed law enforcement officers, dog handlers and forensic experts are on site.

The incident prompted a decision to close the Carolineskolen Jewish school, located near the Israeli embassy, ​​for the day. Officially, the school had planned to close for the upcoming Jewish holidays – New Year's, which begins on Thursday, and continue the holidays on Friday, said Michael Rachlin, a spokesman for the Danish Jewish community.

Extra security measures will also be in place around the main synagogue in central Copenhagen. In a statement from the congregation, chairman Henrik Goldstein urged people to remain vigilant when moving around in public places and not to give in to panic or rumours spread on social media.

The Copenhagen incident came shortly after a similar incident in Stockholm, where the area around the Israeli embassy was closed off Tuesday evening after a loud bang. Swedish police later said the embassy appeared to have been shot at, but no one was hurt in the attack. No arrests have been made in connection with either incident.